About DCS World Steam Edition
DCS World Steam Edition was released on August 2, 2013. Steam files it under Simulation and Free To Play. It needs 200 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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DCS World Steam Edition system requirements
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DCS World Steam Edition needs at least Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ and Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores, 16 GB of RAM and 200 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1070 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run DCS World Steam Edition
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ | Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores | 16 GB |
| Recommended | Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ | Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1070 or better | Ryzen 3 1200 or better | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 3060 or better | Ryzen 3 1200 or better | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4070 or better | Ryzen 3 1200 or better | 32 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in DCS World Steam Edition
The publisher's minimum for DCS World Steam Edition is Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+ with Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores, and the recommended hardware is Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1070 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 3060 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4070 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for DCS World Steam Edition
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 285 fps | Ultra 205 fps | Ultra 114 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 127 fps | Ultra 91 fps | High 71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 225 fps | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 90 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 129 fps | Ultra 93 fps | High 72 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 76 fps | High 76 fps | Low 80 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 125 fps | Ultra 90 fps | High 69 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 62 fps | High 62 fps | Low 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | High 63 fps | Medium 64 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | High 67 fps | Medium 67 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium 70 fps | Low 68 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Low 61 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Low 71 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 157 fps | Ultra 113 fps | Ultra 63 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 120 fps | Ultra 87 fps | High 67 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High 80 fps | Medium 81 fps | Low 61 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Low 68 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 83 fps | Ultra 60 fps | Medium 64 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 16 GB, recommended 32 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 3 1200 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about DCS World Steam Edition
What are the minimum system requirements for DCS World Steam Edition?
Minimum: Intel or AMD 3.0Ghz+ with 4+ cores, Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+, 16 GB of memory, 200 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for DCS World Steam Edition?
Recommended: Intel or AMD 4.5Ghz+ with 8+ cores, Discrete AMD or NVIDIA 8GB+, 32 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run DCS World Steam Edition at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1070 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 3060 for 1440p.
How much RAM does DCS World Steam Edition need?
The minimum is 16 GB and the recommendation is 32 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does DCS World Steam Edition need?
About 200 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run DCS World Steam Edition?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 86 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs well.
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