Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

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What hardware does Horizon Zero Dawn need?

Horizon Zero Dawn: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

model estimate · data updated · methodology
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Everything about Horizon Zero Dawn

All FPSHQ pages about this game: FPS, settings, hardware requirements, fixes and discussions.

Horizon Zero Dawn - system requirements, FPS tests on video cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out if your PC can handle Horizon Zero Dawn.

Technologies and support
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DLSS
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FSR
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XeSS
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Ray Tracing
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Path Tracing
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Multiplayer
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VR

FPSHQ estimate (not official requirements)

The developer has not published requirements on Steam. Below is an FPSHQ model guideline based on the game’s load index, not developer data.

Component Guideline: minimum Guideline: comfortable
Graphics GTX 960 GTX 1660
Memory 4 GB 8 GB

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Horizon Zero Dawn on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 270–415 235–365 160–240
GeForce RTX 4090 S 260–400 215–330 130–200
GeForce RTX 5080 S 250–385 195–305 110–175
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 240–370 180–280 100–155
GeForce RTX 4080 A 230–360 170–265 96–150
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 230–360 175–270 97–150
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 225–350 165–255 91–140
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 220–345 160–250 89–135
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 205–320 145–225 79–125
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 215–335 155–240 84–130
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 200–310 140–220 76–120
Radeon RX 9070 A 195–305 135–215 74–115

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Horizon Zero Dawn

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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More details
Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
More precise: “60-second test” in the app

The FPSHQ app for Windows computes average FPS and 1% low from frame times (PresentMon) and, with your consent, submits the result itself.

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Only aggregates are published: a median over 2+ devices or after review. No name or IP is stored — only a hash to stop abuse. Methodology

Demand index: no data

No official requirements within the calibration range and no FPS measurements, so the index is not shown. FPS on this page is a low-confidence model estimate.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

115–185FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
115–175FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
7
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
4GB
minimum RAM
In short

Can my PC run Horizon Zero Dawn?

Horizon Zero Dawn (2026): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 115–185 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 115–175 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 7 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GTX 750 Ti / R7 260X; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
no data
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
135 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
147 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Horizon Zero Dawn, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

Does the game support DLSS, FSR or XeSS?
DLSS: not in our Oct 9, 2026 snapshot of the official NVIDIA list. FSR: not in our Oct 8, 2026 snapshot of the official AMD list. XeSS: no. Upscalers can boost FPS by 30–80% depending on the quality mode and GPU.
Does the game have ray tracing?
No, not supported.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: PC, consoles.
What is the genre of Horizon Zero Dawn?
Genre: —. Single-player only.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.

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