War Thunder
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Ryzen 5 3600
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~45 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Free To Play
- Release
- Aug 15, 2013
- Developer
- Gaijin Entertainment
- Publisher
- Gaijin Network Ltd
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
Free to PlayActionVehicular CombatSimulationCombatFlightWorld War IIVRWarMilitary
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What you need for War Thunder
War Thunder needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6600 | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 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 War Thunder →
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.
War Thunder system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 10/11 (64bit) |
| Processor | Dual-Core 2.2 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. | DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher |
| Memory | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 95 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
War Thunder 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
- 36
- Steam achievements
- 91
- Metacritic
- 81
- Engine
- Dagor Engine
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportVR SupportedSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on Tablet
- Languages (18)
- English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Turkish, Portuguese - Portugal, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese, Romanian
Full audio: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Czech, Turkish
Latest news & patches
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Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can War Thunder run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets War Thunder's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~48 fps at 1080p high (range 34–62, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. 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 War Thunder run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates War Thunder Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~45 fps on the ultra preset (range 31–58, low confidence, ±30%). 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 War Thunder at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 42–79, low confidence, ±30%). 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 War Thunder by brand.
Can I run War Thunder 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 44–81, low confidence, ±30%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~65 fps at 1080p low. War Thunder on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does War Thunder need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for War Thunder.
How much storage does War Thunder take?
War Thunder needs 95 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (64bit).