Checked October 1, 2026
DayZ System Requirements
Official minimum and recommended PC requirements for DayZ, taken from its Steam store listing. DayZ currently has 25,674 players in game.
Minimum — PC / Windows
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX®-compatible |
| Additional Notes | Internet connection |
Recommended — PC / Windows
| OS | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX®-compatible |
| Additional Notes | Internet connection |
Will my PC run DayZ?
Compare each row above with your own hardware. Meeting the minimum specification targets roughly 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings; the recommended specification targets around 60 FPS at 1080p on medium to high. Use the VRAM calculator to check whether your graphics card has enough memory for your resolution, and the PSU calculator before an upgrade.