Official specs from Steam
War Thunder system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 (64bit) |
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| Processor | Dual-Core 2.2 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
| VR Support | SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10/11 (64bit) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 95 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | Catalina 10.15 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
macOS recommended
| OS | OS Big Sur v. 10.16 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7 (Xeon processors not supported) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 95 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for War Thunder?
Minimum: DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.. Recommended: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher.
How much RAM does War Thunder need?
War Thunder needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is War Thunder?
War Thunder requires 70 GB available space.
Does War Thunder run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.