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Can My PC Run Project Zomboid?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Project Zomboid system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)
Min. CPU
Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core
Min. RAM
8Gb
Storage
10Gb
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Can your PC run Project Zomboid?

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Official Project Zomboid PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 / 11 - 64 BitWindows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit
CPUIntel 2.77GHz Quad-coreIntel 2.77GHz Quad-core
RAM8Gb8Gb
GPUDedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)
Storage10Gb10Gb

Source: official Project Zomboid website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

Project Zomboid system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 / 11 - 64 BitWindows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit
ProcessorIntel 2.77GHz Quad-coreIntel 2.77GHz Quad-core
Memory8Gb8Gb
Graphics cardDedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer)
Storage10Gb10Gb

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Project Zomboid?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
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Processor
i3-4130 / 4160, Pentium G4560 / G5400
RAM
8 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
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Processor
Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM
8 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
GTX 960, GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT, R9 380 / 280X / 390
Processor
i3-8100 / 9100, i5-4460 / 4690K, Ryzen 3 3200G / 2200G
RAM
16 GB

Can my graphics card run Project Zomboid?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiYesMedium – High
  • GTX 1650YesHigh – Max
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesHigh – Max
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesHigh – Max
  • RX 580YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 3050YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
  • RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)YesMedium – High

Project Zomboid PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Project Zomboid?

Project Zomboid needs at least Windows 10 / 11 - 64 Bit, a Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core processor, 8Gb of RAM, a Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer) graphics card and 10Gb of storage.

What PC do you need to run Project Zomboid well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel 2.77GHz Quad-core processor, 8Gb of RAM and a Dedicated graphics card with 4 GB of VRAM minimum, OpenGL 2.1 and GLSL 1.2 support (generally 2012 or newer) graphics card.

Can I run Project Zomboid with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Project Zomboid and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Project Zomboid?

Yes — on High to Max settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Project Zomboid free to play on PC?

No, Project Zomboid is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Project Zomboid need?

Project Zomboid needs 10Gb of free space.

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