About Watch_Dogs
Watch_Dogs was released on May 26, 2014. Steam files it under Action and Adventure. It needs 25 GB of free storage.
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Watch_Dogs system requirements
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Watch_Dogs needs at least DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz, 6 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Watch_Dogs
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz | 6 GB |
| Recommended | DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850 | Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1050 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 480 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 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 Watch_Dogs
The publisher's minimum for Watch_Dogs is DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770 with Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz, and the recommended hardware is DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 750 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1050 does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 480 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Watch_Dogs
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 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 229 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 233 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 247 fps | Ultra 137 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 225 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 281 fps | Ultra 202 fps | Ultra 112 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 206 fps | Ultra 148 fps | Ultra 82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 87 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 65 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 104 fps | Ultra 75 fps | Medium 81 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 122 fps | Ultra 88 fps | High 68 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 283 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 217 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 260 fps | Ultra 187 fps | Ultra 104 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 84 fps | High 65 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 269 fps | Ultra 150 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 6 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 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 Watch_Dogs
What are the minimum system requirements for Watch_Dogs?
Minimum: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 @ 2.66Ghz or AMD Phenom II X4 940 @ 3.0Ghz, DirectX 11 graphics card with 1 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 6 GB of memory, 25 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Watch_Dogs?
Recommended: Eight core - Intel Core i7-3770 @3.5 GHz or AMD FX-8350 X8 @ 4 GHz, DirectX 11 graphics card with 2 GB Video RAM - Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 ti or AMD Radeon HD 7850, 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Watch_Dogs at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 750 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Watch_Dogs need?
The minimum is 6 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Watch_Dogs need?
About 25 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Watch_Dogs?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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