What GPU do I need to run Zork?

The minimum GPU requirement for Zork is Nvidia GeForce GTX 780. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Zork?

The minimum system requirements for Zork are: CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 3.4 GHz, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 780, RAM: 8 GB.

Can I play Zork at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Zork 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.

Zork

69/100

26 ratings1977Moderate

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Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

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Zork FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Zork estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	396 fps	317 fps	254 fps	206 fps
RTX 4090	368 fps	294 fps	236 fps	191 fps
RX 7900 XTX	330 fps	264 fps	211 fps	172 fps
RTX 5080	311 fps	249 fps	199 fps	162 fps
RTX 4080 Super	293 fps	234 fps	187 fps	152 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	231 fps	185 fps	148 fps	120 fps
RTX 4070	198 fps	159 fps	127 fps	103 fps
RX 7800 XT	175 fps	140 fps	112 fps	91 fps
RTX 3080	170 fps	136 fps	109 fps	88 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	160 fps	128 fps	103 fps	83 fps
RTX 3070	146 fps	117 fps	94 fps	76 fps
RTX 4060	132 fps	106 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 3060	113 fps	91 fps	72 fps	59 fps
GTX 1660 Super	82 fps	66 fps	53 fps	43 fps

1440p performance

Zork estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	297 fps	238 fps	190 fps	155 fps
RTX 4090	276 fps	221 fps	177 fps	144 fps
RX 7900 XTX	248 fps	198 fps	159 fps	129 fps
RTX 5080	234 fps	187 fps	150 fps	121 fps
RTX 4080 Super	219 fps	176 fps	140 fps	114 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	173 fps	139 fps	111 fps	90 fps
RTX 4070	149 fps	119 fps	95 fps	77 fps
RX 7800 XT	131 fps	105 fps	84 fps	68 fps
RTX 3080	127 fps	102 fps	82 fps	66 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	120 fps	96 fps	77 fps	63 fps
RTX 3070	110 fps	88 fps	70 fps	57 fps
RTX 4060	99 fps	79 fps	63 fps	52 fps
RTX 3060	85 fps	68 fps	54 fps	44 fps
GTX 1660 Super	62 fps	49 fps	39 fps	32 fps

4K performance

Zork estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	159 fps	127 fps	101 fps	82 fps
RTX 4090	147 fps	118 fps	94 fps	77 fps
RX 7900 XTX	132 fps	106 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 5080	125 fps	100 fps	80 fps	65 fps
RTX 4080 Super	117 fps	94 fps	75 fps	61 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	92 fps	74 fps	59 fps	48 fps
RTX 4070	79 fps	63 fps	51 fps	41 fps
RX 7800 XT	70 fps	56 fps	45 fps	36 fps
RTX 3080	68 fps	54 fps	43 fps	35 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	64 fps	51 fps	41 fps	33 fps
RTX 3070	59 fps	47 fps	37 fps	30 fps
RTX 4060	53 fps	42 fps	34 fps	27 fps
RTX 3060	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps	24 fps
GTX 1660 Super	33 fps	26 fps	21 fps	17 fps

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About

Zork, released in 1977, is one of the pioneering interactive fiction games that laid the foundation for the genre. Originating from the earlier game Colossal Cave Adventure, Zork invites players to explore a rich text-based world filled with puzzles and challenges. Its notable narrative depth and the requirement for players to think critically about their choices helped shape the landscape of adventure gaming.

In terms of PC performance, Zork is remarkably accessible by today's standards. It requires just an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 7946 and a CPU score of approximately 5416 to run smoothly. With a minimum of 8 GB RAM, players can expect stable performance and decent FPS even on older hardware. For those interested in GPUs, budget-friendly options can easily handle this classic, making it a forgiving choice in terms of system requirements.

Should you play Zork? With a rating of 70/100, it certainly has its charm, particularly for fans of narrative-driven gaming and history. As a landmark in interactive fiction, it offers a unique experience that’s worth exploring, even if graphics settings are minimal compared to modern standards.

Performance profile

Released in June 1977, Zork predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

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

Storyline

ZORK takes place in the ruins of an ancient empire lying far underground. You, a dauntless treasure-hunter, are venturing into this dangerous land in search of wealth and adventure. Many strange tales have been told of the fabulous treasures, exotic creatures and diabolical puzzles in the Great Underground Empire. As an aspiring adventurer, you will undoubtedly want to locate the treasures and deposit them in your trophy case. You' d better equip yourself with a source of light (for the caverns are dark) and weapons (for some of the inhabitants are unfriendly - especially the thief, a skilled pickpocket and ruthless opponent). The time is 948 GUE according to the Zork calendar. You are an adventurer, and your journey begins near a white house in a small, self-contained area.