What GPU do I need to run Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds?

The minimum GPU requirement for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds?

The minimum system requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds are: CPU: Intel Core i3-8100, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650, RAM: 16 GB.

Can I play Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds

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1080p performance

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	400 fps	320 fps	256 fps	208 fps
RTX 4090	372 fps	297 fps	238 fps	193 fps
RX 7900 XTX	333 fps	267 fps	213 fps	173 fps
RTX 5080	314 fps	251 fps	201 fps	163 fps
RTX 4080 Super	295 fps	236 fps	189 fps	154 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	233 fps	187 fps	149 fps	121 fps
RTX 4070	200 fps	160 fps	128 fps	104 fps
RX 7800 XT	176 fps	141 fps	113 fps	92 fps
RTX 3080	171 fps	137 fps	110 fps	89 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	162 fps	130 fps	104 fps	84 fps
RTX 3070	148 fps	118 fps	95 fps	77 fps
RTX 4060	133 fps	107 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 3060	114 fps	91 fps	73 fps	59 fps
GTX 1660 Super	83 fps	66 fps	53 fps	43 fps

1440p performance

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	300 fps	240 fps	192 fps	156 fps
RTX 4090	279 fps	223 fps	178 fps	145 fps
RX 7900 XTX	250 fps	200 fps	160 fps	130 fps
RTX 5080	236 fps	189 fps	151 fps	123 fps
RTX 4080 Super	221 fps	177 fps	142 fps	115 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	175 fps	140 fps	112 fps	91 fps
RTX 4070	150 fps	120 fps	96 fps	78 fps
RX 7800 XT	132 fps	106 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 3080	129 fps	103 fps	82 fps	67 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	121 fps	97 fps	78 fps	63 fps
RTX 3070	111 fps	89 fps	71 fps	58 fps
RTX 4060	100 fps	80 fps	64 fps	52 fps
RTX 3060	86 fps	69 fps	55 fps	45 fps
GTX 1660 Super	62 fps	50 fps	40 fps	32 fps

4K performance

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	160 fps	128 fps	102 fps	83 fps
RTX 4090	149 fps	119 fps	95 fps	77 fps
RX 7900 XTX	133 fps	107 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 5080	126 fps	101 fps	80 fps	65 fps
RTX 4080 Super	118 fps	95 fps	76 fps	61 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	93 fps	75 fps	60 fps	49 fps
RTX 4070	80 fps	64 fps	51 fps	42 fps
RX 7800 XT	70 fps	56 fps	45 fps	37 fps
RTX 3080	69 fps	55 fps	44 fps	36 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	65 fps	52 fps	41 fps	34 fps
RTX 3070	59 fps	47 fps	38 fps	31 fps
RTX 4060	53 fps	43 fps	34 fps	28 fps
RTX 3060	46 fps	37 fps	29 fps	24 fps
GTX 1660 Super	33 fps	27 fps	21 fps	17 fps

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About

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds, released in 2017, is an expansive DLC for the acclaimed action RPG Horizon Zero Dawn. This expansion introduces players to a stunning new realm filled with additional storylines, characters, and quests, all set against the backdrop of a harsh, beautiful landscape. Players continue to follow Aloy as she uncovers the mysteries of this unforgiving environment, featuring engaging combat and a gripping narrative.

In terms of PC performance, The Frozen Wilds can be demanding, requiring at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum benchmark score of around 7873 for smooth gameplay. For optimal FPS, a system equipped with a capable GPU and at least 16 GB of RAM is recommended. CPU performance should also be taken into account, with a minimum score of approximately 606 to ensure a smooth gaming experience. Adjusting graphics settings may help cater to different hardware capabilities, but to truly enjoy the game’s stunning visuals, a mid-range GPU is advisable.

With a solid rating of 84/100, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds is a worthwhile play for fans of action RPGs and immersive storytelling. If you appreciate epic worlds and deep narratives, this expansion is a must-try that enhances the already rich experience of the original game.

Performance profile

November 2017 release. Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

Storyline

Beyond the northern mountains, the borderlands of the Banuk tribe challenge all who dare enter to survive the extremes. But now this frozen wilderness harbors a new threat, and for Aloy, a new mystery - one she’s determined to solve.