DayZ
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 760 · Ryzen 5 2600
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-6600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~40 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer
- Release
- Dec 13, 2018
- Developer
- Bohemia Interactive
- Publisher
- Bohemia Interactive
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
SurvivalOpen WorldZombiesOnline Co-OpMultiplayerPost-apocalypticShooterPvPMassively MultiplayerFPS
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What you need for DayZ
DayZ needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Arc A750 | Core i5-10600K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for DayZ →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 43 | 30 | 18 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 90 | 63 | 38 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 107 | 75 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 126 | 89 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 148 | 104 | 62 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 186 | 131 | 78 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 208 | 146 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 214 | 150 | 90 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 279 | 195 | 117 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 289 | 202 | 121 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 194 |
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.
DayZ system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 30 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | Internet connection | Internet connection |
Source: Steam.
DayZ on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 40 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 ultra | Meets minimum |
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
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 13
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudValve Anti-Cheat enabled
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil
Latest news & patches
- DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog Recap (2)2026-09-22
- 1.30 Experimental Release | Motorbikes, Inventory UI Improvements, and more!2026-09-16
- DayZ Badlands | Dev Blog (Week 84) | Motorbikes&Ragdoll Physics | Wishlist now!2026-09-11
- PvE Survival Crafting Fest Sale2026-08-31
- DayZ Badlands | Coming October 15, 20262026-08-27
- Future Games Show Sale2026-08-26
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can DayZ run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets DayZ's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~43 fps at 1080p high (range 34–51, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can DayZ run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates DayZ Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~40 fps on the ultra preset (range 32–48, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for DayZ at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster: ~65 fps (range 52–77, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for DayZ by brand.
Can I run DayZ on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~58 fps at 1080p low. DayZ on the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does DayZ need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 12 GB recommended for DayZ.
How much storage does DayZ take?
DayZ needs 30 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.