About War Thunder
War Thunder was released on August 15, 2013. Steam files it under Action, Massively Multiplayer and Simulation. It needs 70 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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War Thunder system requirements
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War Thunder needs at least DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. and Dual-Core 2.2 GHz, 4 GB of RAM and 70 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1650 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run War Thunder
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. | Dual-Core 2.2 GHz | 4 GB |
| Recommended | DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher | Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1650 or better | Core i5-10500 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1660 or better | Core i5-10500 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 2070 or better | Core i5-10500 or better | 16 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 War Thunder
The publisher's minimum for War Thunder is DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. with Dual-Core 2.2 GHz, and the recommended hardware is DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1650 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1660 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 2070 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 War Thunder
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 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 212 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 237 fps | Ultra 171 fps | Ultra 95 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 168 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 241 fps | Ultra 173 fps | Ultra 96 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 142 fps | Ultra 102 fps | High 79 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 233 fps | Ultra 168 fps | Ultra 93 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 84 fps | High 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 85 fps | Ultra 61 fps | Medium 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 90 fps | Ultra 65 fps | Medium 70 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 67 fps | High 67 fps | Low 71 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | High 70 fps | Medium 71 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 293 fps | Ultra 211 fps | Ultra 117 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 225 fps | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 90 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 107 fps | Ultra 77 fps | High 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | High 67 fps | Medium 67 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 155 fps | Ultra 111 fps | Ultra 62 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 4 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i5-10500 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 War Thunder
What are the minimum system requirements for War Thunder?
Minimum: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz, DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p., 4 GB of memory, 70 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for War Thunder?
Recommended: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better, DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run War Thunder at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1650 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1660 for 1440p.
How much RAM does War Thunder need?
The minimum is 4 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does War Thunder need?
About 70 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run War Thunder?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 161 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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