DayZ
About DayZ
DayZ is Bohemia Interactive's brutal post-apocalyptic zombie survival game, built on the Arma series engine. Set in the fictional region of Chernarus, the game leaves players with no equipment, forcing them into resource gathering, managing hunger/thirst, disease management, and surviving against both zombies and other players (where it's unclear who's friend or foe). The game's true roots began as a free mod for Arma 2, later becoming a standalone title — making it one of the most influential pioneers of the modern survival genre. High tension, distrust between players, and permadeath (losing everything upon death) are the most defining features that set it apart from other survival games.
DayZ System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
DayZ — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 135 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 110 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 88 |
| RTX 3060 | 79 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 63 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the DayZ system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870, Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580, Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB.
How many FPS will DayZ run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 135 FPS in DayZ on the RTX 4090, 88 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 63 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For DayZ, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 2GB / AMD Radeon HD 7870, Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580, Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in DayZ?
In survival and sandbox games, large bases and many objects hit the CPU hard, so reduce view distance and object density, and install the game on an SSD to avoid stutter while areas load. DayZ recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game