Can I Run God of War?
2022 · Action-Adventure · Check your PC against the official system requirements below.
God of War system requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i5-2500k / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-6600k / AMD Ryzen 5 2400G |
| Graphics (GPU) | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD R9 290X | NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 570 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
Source: published system requirements
God of War FPS benchmarks (estimated)
Estimated frame rates
| GPU tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| EntryGTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT | 55-70 | 40-50 | 25-30 |
| MainstreamRTX 4060 / RX 7600 | 130-165 | 90-115 | 55-70 |
| High-endRTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT | 220-285 | 150-190 | 95-120 |
| EnthusiastRTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX | 300+ | 205-260 | 125-160 |
FPS figures are estimates derived from the published minimum and recommended requirements at high settings, not measured benchmarks. Real-world results vary with CPU, RAM, drivers and in-game options.
Steam Deck & laptop compatibility
God of War runs well on Steam Deck. Players can expect an estimated 66 FPS at the Deck's native 1280x800 screen resolution. This makes for a very smooth portable experience.
To experience God of War at 60 frames per second at 1080p, a gaming laptop should be equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU. An NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is sufficient for playable settings. This game is not overly demanding on laptop hardware.
God of War arrived on PC in January 2022 as a well-regarded port by Jetpack Interactive, bringing Kratos and Atreus’ Norse journey to a wider audience with uncapped frame rates, higher resolution textures and support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling. The minimum specifications target 1080p at 30 FPS on the Low preset, and a card around the GeForce GTX 960 class clears that bar.
The recommended tier, built around a GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 570, is also tuned for 1080p at 30 FPS but on the Original (medium) preset. Players chasing a steady 60 FPS or higher resolutions will want newer hardware and can lean on the built-in upscaling to recover performance. The game runs from a hard drive, though an SSD shortens load times and reduces traversal hitching. The PC version installs in roughly 70 GB of space, and shader compilation on first launch can cause brief stutter that settles after the opening hours. Up-to-date GPU drivers and the latest game patch improve frame pacing noticeably, and the deep settings menu lets players trade shadow and reflection quality for higher frame rates on older cards.
Frequently asked questions
What graphics card do I need for God of War?
The minimum is a GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon R9 290X for 1080p 30 FPS on Low. The recommended card is a GTX 1060 or RX 570 for 1080p 30 FPS on the Original preset.
How much RAM does God of War need?
8 GB of RAM is both the minimum and the recommended figure. Closing background apps helps maintain smooth streaming during combat and traversal.
Does God of War support DLSS and FSR?
Yes. The PC version supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR upscaling, which can lift frame rates significantly on mid-range and older GPUs.