God of War
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 960 · Core i5-2500K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i5-6600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~45 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Jan 14, 2022
- Developer
- Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
- Publisher
- PlayStation Publishing LLC
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
ActionSingleplayerStory RichMythologyAdventureCombatThird PersonHack and SlashRPGOpen World
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What you need for God of War
God of War needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB 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 | Radeon RX 6600 | Core i5-10600K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Ryzen 3 3300X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for God of War →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 101 | 71 | 42 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 110 | 77 | 46 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 125 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 142 | 99 | 59 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 166 | 116 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 209 | 146 | 88 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 233 | 163 | 98 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 227 | 136 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 217 |
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.
God of War system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) | Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | DirectX feature level 11_1 required | DirectX feature level 11_1 required |
Source: Steam.
God of War 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
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 45 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 42 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 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
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 37
- Metacritic
- 93
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionNarrated Game MenusPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (18)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Greek
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- God of War (2018) Available for Up To 60% off!2024-09-13
- Get up to 50% off God of War during the Steam Summer Sale!2024-06-28
- Save 40% on God of War the during PlayStation Publisher Sale!2023-08-31
- Save 40% on God of War during the Steam Summer Sale!2023-06-29
- Patch v01.0.13 Released [Change to Credits Only]Patch2023-05-22
- God of War (2018) wins the 2022 Outstanding Story-Rich Game Steam Award2023-01-05
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can God of War run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets God of War's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~48 fps at 1080p high (range 38–58, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 6 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can God of War run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates God of War Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~45 fps on the ultra preset (range 36–54, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is reachable on the medium preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for God of War at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6700. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for God of War by brand.
Can I run God of War 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: ~62 fps (range 50–75, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~65 fps at 1080p low. God of War on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does God of War need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for God of War. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum and 6 GB recommended.
How much storage does God of War take?
God of War needs 70 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.