DayZ

DayZ

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run DayZ (2018) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, with 8GB of RAM and 25GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 with 12GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against DayZ with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for DayZ.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 25
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
  • RAM: 12
  • Storage: 30

DayZ — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for DayZ?
DayZ needs at least a Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 25GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for DayZ?
For a smooth experience, DayZ recommends a Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 with 12GB of RAM.

How much RAM does DayZ need?
DayZ requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 12GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run DayZ?
The minimum graphics card for DayZ is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.