7 Days to Die
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~56 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Release
- Jul 25, 2024
- Developer
- The Fun Pimps
- Publisher
- The Fun Pimps Entertainment LLC
7 Days to Die is an open-world game that is a unique combination of first-person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. Play the definitive zombie survival sandbox RPG that came first. Navezgane awaits!
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What you need for 7 Days to Die
7 Days to Die needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for 7 Days to Die →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 138 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 150 | 105 | 63 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 174 | 122 | 73 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 207 | 145 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 291 | 204 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 273 | 164 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 284 | 170 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 271 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
7 Days to Die system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) | Windows 10 or higher (64-bit) |
| Processor | 2.8 Ghz Quad Core CPU No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | 3.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU or faster No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | 2 GB Dedicated Memory No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | 4 GB Dedicated Memory No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space. | Running a Dedicated Server and Client on the same computer will double ram requirements. Also future releases may require more hard drive space. |
Source: Steam.
7 Days to Die on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 56 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 46 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 53 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 12
- Steam achievements
- 43
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportIncludes level editorRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
Latest news & patches
- V3.2.0 Stable2026-08-26
- V3.2.0 EXP - b9 UpdatePatch2026-08-19
- V3.1.0 Henpocalypse Stable Release - MP Invite Bug HotfixedPatch2026-07-27
- V3.1.0 B13 EXP UpdatePatch2026-07-25
- V3.1.0 Henpocalypse Experimental Update!Patch2026-07-22
- V3.0.1 Stable2026-07-13
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can 7 Days to Die run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets 7 Days to Die's recommended spec. We estimate ~60 fps at 1080p high (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the low preset (~42 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can 7 Days to Die run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates 7 Days to Die Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~56 fps on the ultra preset (range 45–67, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the high preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for 7 Days to Die at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for 7 Days to Die by brand.
Can I run 7 Days to Die on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~78 fps (range 62–94, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~82 fps at 1080p low. 7 Days to Die on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does 7 Days to Die need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 12 GB recommended for 7 Days to Die. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does 7 Days to Die take?
7 Days to Die needs 15 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 or higher (64-bit).