Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- GTX 600 series / HD 7000 series
- CPU
- Phenom X3 8650 / i3
- RAM
- 6 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Overwatch System Requirements
- 50 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 5/24/2016
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDR9 380IntelArc A770
- CPU
- Ryzen 5 / i7
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Overwatch is a light game; even modest hardware can hit its targets. If performance falls short, lower shadows and texture quality first, then reduce anti-aliasing or effects.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pR9 380Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 3050 6GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 3050Below an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDR9 380IntelArc A770CPU
Ryzen 5 / i7
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
Lower shadows or effects to Medium if the High preset causes dips at 60 FPS.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | GTX 600 series / HD 7000 series | NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDR9 380IntelArc A770 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 5600IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 5600IntelArc A580 |
| CPU | Phenom X3 8650 / i3 | Ryzen 5 / i7 | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | FSR Quality | FSR Quality | FSR Quality | FSR Quality |
Storage: 50 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Overwatch
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Overwatch on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play Overwatch on Mac?
No. On Steam, Overwatch is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Overwatch?
The PC version needs about 50 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Overwatch?
GTX 600 series / HD 7000 series, Phenom X3 8650 / i3, 6 GB RAM, Windows 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack). That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Overwatch?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Overwatch?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Overwatch?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can you play Overwatch on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Overwatch on Mac?
No. On Steam, Overwatch is Windows only.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system