1080p – Best Value
Smooth 60+ FPS at 1080p resolution with high settings
This build delivers smooth 60+ FPS in God of War at 1080p with Original Preset. settings. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) handles the game's requirements comfortably.
Choose your target resolution. All builds deliver smooth 60+ FPS with high settings.
To play God of War on PC at optimal performance, we recommend three configuration tiers: a 1080p Budget build featuring an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB), a 1440p Balanced build with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), or a 4K Extreme build utilizing an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16 GB). A minimum of 16GB RAM and an SSD are highly recommended for optimal load times.
| Resolution Tier | Target GPU | Target CPU | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080P (1080p – Best Value) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB) | Intel Core i7-4770K (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (8 core 3.2 GHz) | 8GB DDR4 |
| 1440P (1440p – Best Visuals) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB) | Intel Core i7-7700K (4 core 4.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 core 3.6 GHz) | 16GB DDR4 |
| 4K (4K – Premium Experience) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16 GB) | Intel Core i9-9900K (8 core 3.6 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (16 core 3.5 GHz) | 16GB DDR4 |
Official specs to run God of War.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-2500K (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) | Intel Core i5-6600K (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G (4 core 3.6 GHz) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD Radeon R9 290X (4 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (4 GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR | 8 GB DDR |
| Storage | 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) | 70 GB available space (SSD Recommended) |
Choose your target resolution. All builds deliver smooth 60+ FPS with high settings.
Smooth 60+ FPS at 1080p resolution with high settings
This build delivers smooth 60+ FPS in God of War at 1080p with Original Preset. settings. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) handles the game's requirements comfortably.
Excellent visuals at 1440p with high settings
For sharper visuals in God of War, this 1440p build provides excellent performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) delivers smooth framerates at High Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Quality' or 'Balanced') likely needed. quality.
Ultimate gaming at 4K resolution with high settings
This premium build runs God of War at 4K resolution with Ultra Preset, Upscaling (DLSS/FSR 'Performance' or 'Balanced') essential. settings. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) delivers exceptional performance for the ultimate visual experience.
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Smooth 1080p gameplay for God of War on the go
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New games often get Day-1 driver optimizations. Always update to the latest GPU drivers before playing.
Use MSI Afterburner to monitor GPU temps. Keep below 85°C for optimal performance and longevity.
Common questions about running God of War on PC.
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6 GB). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT (16 GB) or equivalent.
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for God of War. The game requires 8GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-7700K (4 core 4.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8 core 3.6 GHz) or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle God of War well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Integrated graphics are not recommended for God of War. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.
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