Zero-K
Zero-K has an FPSHQ demand score of 33/100: a light game — runs even on budget and older graphics cards. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Zero-K is a game by Zero-K Team. Steam release date: April 27, 2018. Minimum graphics card per Steam: 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integrated cards may not work. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM.
Description
With 100+ truly unique units, Zero-K is an RTS of freedom and creativity, tempered by a decade of refinement. Sculpt land into a castle and throw invaders off it with a Jugglenaut. Explore a massive campaign, solo or co-op. Hop online for epic 32 player battles or fast paced 1v1, on 100s of maps.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- Zero-K Team
- Publisher
- Zero-K Team
- Release date
- April 27, 2018
- PC platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/334920
Zero-K system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, 8, or 10 | Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz dual core CPU with SSE (Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent) | 3.0 GHz quad core CPU (Intel Core i5 or equivalent) |
| Memory | 4 GB ОЗУ | 8 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integrated cards may not work | 2048 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (high GT 500 series or equivalent) |
| Storage | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Network | — | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Zero-K and does it need an SSD
Zero-K needs 6 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 8 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 11, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Zero-K do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 11, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Zero-K 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 | 285–480 | 255–430 | 185–310 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 280–470 | 240–400 | 150–260 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 270–455 | 225–375 | 130–225 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 260–440 | 210–350 | 120–205 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 255–430 | 200–335 | 110–195 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 255–435 | 205–340 | 115–195 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 250–425 | 195–325 | 105–185 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 250–420 | 190–315 | 105–180 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 235–395 | 175–290 | 94–160 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 240–410 | 185–310 | 100–170 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 230–385 | 170–280 | 90–155 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 225–380 | 165–275 | 88–150 |
* 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 Zero-K
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run Zero-K?
Zero-K (2018): FPSHQ load index 33 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 145–240 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 135–230 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 8 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: 512 MB graphics card with OpenGL 3 support (GeForce 8800 or equivalent); integrated cards may not work; minimum RAM: 4 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 11, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 33 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 171 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 186 FPS model estimate
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