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Can I run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1660 and Core i5-8400 with 12 GB RAM; its recommended spec the RTX 2060 Super. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB / Arc A580 | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600 | 12 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / Intel Arc B580 | Intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: VRAM 6 GB
Recommended: VRAM 8 GB
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt needs a GPU score of about 82: the 23rd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel Rivals, ARC Raiders, The Finals.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~47 6 GB VRAM | ~46 12 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 £64.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~82 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~131 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~221 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB / Arc A580; Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600; 12 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / Intel Arc B580; Intel Core i7 8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 1440p?
About 131 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt need?
12 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.