Overwatch
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~56 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Free To Play
- Release
- Aug 10, 2023
- Developer
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
- Publisher
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Overwatch®, A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Overwatch® is an always-on and ever-evolving free-to-play, team-based action game set in an optimistic future, where every match is the ultimate 5v5 or 6v6 battlefield brawl.
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What you need for Overwatch
Overwatch needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, 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 | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Ryzen 9 3900X |
| 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 Overwatch →
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.
Overwatch system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060/ GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel® Arc™ A770 GeForce GTX 1060 6GBGeForce GTX 1650Radeon R9 380Radeon RX 6400Arc A770 16GB |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
Overwatch on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- !Default configuration is not performant
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
Steam Machine · playable
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 56 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 46 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 53 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · 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
- 10
- Steam achievements
- 164
- Engine
- proprietary engine
- Series
- Overwatch
- Features
- Multi-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortChat Speech-to-textChat Text-to-speechColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround Sound
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Overwatch Reign of Talon - Season 4: Heroes of Busan Now Live!2026-08-11
- Everything New in Overwatch Season 4: Heroes of Busan2026-08-10
- Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt2026-07-30
- Overwatch® BlizzCon® Bundle2026-07-22
- Junkrat's Lootbox Hunt2026-07-09
- Excavation Initiative2026-06-16
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Overwatch run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Overwatch's recommended spec. We estimate ~60 fps at 1080p high (range 42–78, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the low preset (~42 fps on high). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Overwatch run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Overwatch Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~56 fps on the ultra preset (range 39–72, low confidence, ±30%). 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 Overwatch at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 43–79, low confidence, ±30%). 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 Overwatch by brand.
Can I run Overwatch 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 55–101, low confidence, ±30%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~82 fps at 1080p low. Overwatch on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Overwatch need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 6 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Overwatch.
How much storage does Overwatch take?
Overwatch needs 50 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack).