The Witcher 3 system requirements

Can I run The Witcher 3?

To run the Witcher 3 requirements, you'll need an AMD Radeon HD 7870 GPU, an AMD A10-5800K APU (processor), 6GB of RAM, and 50GB of free HDD or SSD space.

You don't need a monstrous gaming PC to meet the Witcher 3 system requirements. So saddle up, check your PC is equipped with the right hardware, and begin your own journey on 'the path'.

The Witcher 3 minimum requirements call for a PC with a Windows 7 64-bit operating system, but we'd strongly suggest using Windows 10 or Windows 11 instead. On the CPU front, you'll need an Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Phenom II X4 940 or better, paired with 6GB of RAM. In terms of graphics cards, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 have enough power to bring the world of The Witcher 3 to life. Expansive as the game's many realms may be, you'll only need 35GB of space on your storage solution of choice to contain it.

Stepping up to the Witcher 3 recommended specs, you'll need to level up your system's processor to an Intel Core i7-3770 or AMD FX-8350, as well as 2GB of additional RAM, for 8GB in total. Upgrading your GPU to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 or AMD Radeon R9 290 will be enough to meet the recommended specs, and should help push frame rates higher.

Still not sure if your PC or laptop can meet the Witcher 3 PC requirements? Take our benchmark test using our free and easy automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run the Witcher 3.

Witcher 3 size

The Witcher 3 download size on PC requires 50GB of HDD or SSD space. On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, a similar amount of space is required, needing nearly 51GB of space.

We recommend installing the game on an SSD to ensure the best gameplay performance. So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Witcher 3 review

In its Witcher 3 review, PCGamesN described the game as an “enormously impressive game that proves, in case there was any doubt, that gargantuan games don’t need to be stuffed with forgettable filler guff.

Want to secure your copy of the Witcher 3? Be sure to snag a Witcher 3 deal from Humble, where you can also secure a hefty discount if you're already a member of Humble Choice.

Witcher 3 Steam

The Witcher 3 Steam edition is available for purchase, but you'll often find the best Witcher 3 price over on Humble where you can secure an even greater discount if you're already a member of Humble Choice.

Now that you're sure if you can run The Witcher 3, check out our benchmark test tool for all PC games to answer the question, can I run it?