PC requirements
Overwatch System Requirements
Overwatch needs at least Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650, 6 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060/ GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel® Arc™ A770 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650 | Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060/ GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel® Arc™ A770 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Overwatch on PC
Can my PC run Overwatch?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Overwatch need?
50 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.