Can I run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Official The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt system requirements, player reports on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 11
- Processor
- Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory
- 12 GB RAM
- Graphics
- GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB / Arc A580
- Storage
- 60 SSD GB available space
- Notes
- VRAM 6 GB
Recommended
- OS
- 64-bit Windows 11
- Processor
- Intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / Intel Arc B580
- Storage
- 60 SSD GB available space
- Notes
- VRAM 8 GB
What players say about performance
The Witcher 3 runs well on many PCs but has experienced performance issues following the 'next-gen' update, with reports of decreased FPS and stuttering.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Performance drops after the 'next-gen' update
- FPS dips in highly populated areas
- Stuttering and inconsistent frame rates with ray tracing enabled
- Performance degradation with ray tracing and DLSS activated
What runs it well
- Game runs well on high-end hardware with ultra settings
- The game is well optimized for diverse rigs with adjustable graphics options
- Performance is good on mid-tier hardware with some settings lowered
- The game is praised for its graphics and sound design, indicating good overall optimization
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.