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Can it run / Overwatch

Can it run

Can my PC run Overwatch?

Overwatch is a light game on the graphics card: a used RX 6700 XT (about $331 today) is the cheapest card we track that gets 144+ fps at 1080p, and a used RTX 3080 (about $425 today) is the cheapest card we track that gets 144+ fps at 1440p.

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Overwatch fps and verdict for every graphics card at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
Graphics card1080p1440p4KPrice today
RTX 509032 GBSmooth~390 fpsEstimateSmooth~320 fpsEstimateSmooth~210 fpsEstimate$8,599Sample
RTX 409024 GBSmooth~350 fpsEstimateSmooth~275 fpsEstimateSmooth~170 fpsEstimate$4,450Sample
RTX 508016 GBSmooth~320 fpsEstimateSmooth~245 fpsEstimateSmooth~150 fpsEstimate$2,000Sample
RX 7900 XTX24 GBSmooth~310 fpsEstimateSmooth~235 fpsEstimatePlayable~135 fpsEstimate$1,799Sample
RTX 4080 Super16 GBSmooth~305 fpsEstimateSmooth~225 fpsEstimatePlayable~130 fpsEstimate$1,644Sample
RTX 408016 GBSmooth~300 fpsEstimateSmooth~225 fpsEstimatePlayable~130 fpsEstimate$1,249Sample
RTX 5070 Ti16 GBSmooth~295 fpsEstimateSmooth~225 fpsEstimatePlayable~130 fpsEstimate$1,350Sample
RX 9070 XT16 GBSmooth~300 fpsEstimateSmooth~220 fpsEstimatePlayable137 fpsMeasured$829Sample
RX 7900 XT20 GBSmooth~280 fpsEstimateSmooth~205 fpsEstimatePlayable~115 fpsEstimate$1,195Sample
RX 907016 GBSmooth~270 fpsEstimateSmooth~200 fpsEstimatePlayable~110 fpsEstimate$740Sample
RTX 4070 Ti Super16 GBSmooth~270 fpsEstimateSmooth~200 fpsEstimatePlayable~110 fpsEstimate$1,435Sample
RTX 4070 Ti12 GBSmooth~260 fpsEstimateSmooth~185 fpsEstimatePlayable~105 fpsEstimate$1,125Sample
RTX 507012 GBSmooth~255 fpsEstimateSmooth~185 fpsEstimatePlayable137 fpsMeasured$869Sample
RTX 309024 GBSmooth~235 fpsEstimateSmooth~175 fpsEstimatePlayable~100 fpsEstimate$2,099Sample
RTX 4070 Super12 GBSmooth~240 fpsEstimateSmooth~175 fpsEstimatePlayable~95 fpsEstimate$969Sample
RX 9070 GRE12 GBSmooth~230 fpsEstimateSmooth~165 fpsEstimatePlayable~90 fpsEstimate$599Sample
RX 7800 XT16 GBSmooth~225 fpsEstimateSmooth~160 fpsEstimatePlayable~85 fpsEstimate$798Sample
RTX 308010 GBSmooth~215 fpsEstimateSmooth~155 fpsEstimatePlayable~85 fpsEstimate$425usedSample
RX 6800 XT16 GBSmooth~215 fpsEstimateSmooth~150 fpsEstimatePlayable~80 fpsEstimate$442usedSample
RTX 407012 GBSmooth~215 fpsEstimateSmooth~150 fpsEstimatePlayable~80 fpsEstimate$620usedSample
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB16 GBSmooth~200 fpsEstimatePlayable~140 fpsEstimatePlayable~75 fpsEstimate$765Sample
RX 7700 XT12 GBSmooth~195 fpsEstimatePlayable~140 fpsEstimatePlayable~75 fpsEstimate$749Sample
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GBSmooth~190 fpsEstimatePlayable~130 fpsEstimateLower~55 fps !Estimate$500Sample
RX 9060 XT 16GB16 GBSmooth~190 fpsEstimatePlayable~130 fpsEstimatePlayable~65 fpsEstimate$650Sample
RX 9060 XT 8GB8 GBSmooth~180 fpsEstimatePlayable~120 fpsEstimateLower~55 fps !Estimate$459Sample
RTX 50608 GBSmooth~170 fpsEstimatePlayable~115 fpsEstimateLower~40 fps !Estimate$449Sample
RTX 4060 Ti8 GBSmooth~170 fpsEstimatePlayable~110 fpsEstimateLower~45 fps !Estimate$599Sample
RTX 30708 GBSmooth~165 fpsEstimatePlayable~110 fpsEstimateLower~50 fps !Estimate$360Sample
RX 6750 XT12 GBSmooth~160 fpsEstimatePlayable~110 fpsEstimateLower~55 fpsEstimate$700Sample
RX 6700 XT12 GBSmooth~150 fpsEstimatePlayable~105 fpsEstimateLower~55 fpsEstimate$331usedSample
RTX 3060 Ti8 GBPlayable~140 fpsEstimatePlayable~95 fpsEstimateNo~35 fps !Estimate$569Sample
Arc B58012 GBPlayable~135 fpsEstimatePlayable~95 fpsEstimateLower~55 fpsEstimate$362Sample
RTX 40608 GBPlayable~135 fpsEstimatePlayable~90 fpsEstimateNo~35 fps !Estimate$530Sample
RX 76008 GBPlayable~135 fpsEstimatePlayable~85 fpsEstimateNo~35 fps !Estimate$339Sample
RTX 50508 GBPlayable~130 fpsEstimatePlayable~85 fpsEstimateNo~30 fps !Estimate$409Sample
Arc B57010 GBPlayable~120 fpsEstimatePlayable~85 fpsEstimateNo~35 fpsEstimate$289Sample
RTX 306012 GBPlayable~115 fpsEstimatePlayable~80 fpsEstimateLower~40 fpsEstimate$330usedSample
RTX 3050 8GB8 GBPlayable~85 fpsEstimateLower~55 fpsEstimateNo~25 fps !Estimate$260Sample
RX 66008 GBPlayable~100 fpsEstimateLower~45 fpsEstimateNo~30 fps !Estimate$208usedSample

Smooth = 144+ fps · Playable = 60+ · Lower = 40+ · No = under 40. ~ = estimate; ! = less video memory than the game wants at that resolution. Native resolution, high or ultra settings, no upscaling. Estimates scale each card's 11-game average from the Tom's Hardware GPU hierarchy (June 2026) by how demanding Overwatch is (formula). Measured: TechSpot (Hardware Unboxed), “GeForce RTX 5070 vs. Radeon RX 9070 XT: 2026 Update” (2026; Settings per game as printed: Helldivers 2 Ultra; Monster Hunter Wilds Ultra with high ray tracing; Red Dead Redemption 2 Ultra; Overwatch Epic; Marvel Rivals Ultra; Counter-Strike 2 Very High. Native resolution; AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D). Prices re-checked daily, last Nov 2, 2026; Sample = PC Atlas catalog estimate, not a live store price.

Questions

Can my PC run Overwatch?

Overwatch is a light game on the graphics card: a used RX 6700 XT (about $331 today) is the cheapest card we track that gets 144+ fps at 1080p, and a used RTX 3080 (about $425 today) is the cheapest card we track that gets 144+ fps at 1440p.

What graphics card do I need for Overwatch at 1080p?

For 144+ fps at 1080p on high settings, about RX 6700 XT-level performance or faster (about 150 fps (estimate)).

How much video memory does Overwatch need?

About 4 GB at 1080p, 6 GB at 1440p and 10 GB at 4K on high textures. Cards with less can still run it with textures turned down.

Does Overwatch need a fast processor?

Overwatch is played at very high frame rates, where the processor sets the limit. The fps numbers here come from a Ryzen 7 9800X3D test PC; with an older or budget processor you'll see less, whatever the graphics card. For this game, aim for a Ryzen 5 7500F or faster.

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