Actually, the system requirements are exactly the same as the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. It's an older title, but the hardware demands are definitely not low.
Since the CPU load is heavy, don't over-invest in just the GPU; balancing it with CPU performance is key. It also quietly demands a lot from your storage, so don't forget to allocate some budget there.
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UMPC, Handheld & Laptop Performance
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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC Component Selection & Build Strategy
Open World & NPCs: A Heavy CPU Load
- ❯The hardware demands are noticeably higher than your average action RPG.
- ❯Avoiding a bottleneck with something in the Core i5-13400 or Ryzen 5 7600 tier is key to pushing higher FPS.
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Specs: Official System Requirements
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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered GPU Benchmark & FPS Guide
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GPU Benchmarks
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This is a comparison graph of the manufacturer's minimum required specs, recommended specs, and bld4me-recommended parts (new and used). Higher values indicate smoother performance. bld4me's recommended parts are selected based on independent research, balancing comfortable gameplay with cost-performance for the game title.
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Official Minimum GeForce GTX 1650 |
The FPS values above are estimated based purely on the GPU's native performance without any upscaler. These are merely estimates and do not guarantee actual performance.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered GPU Benchmark & FPS Database
Estimated FPS on this site is calculated based on the official recommended requirements of each game, assuming only the GPU is changed. Actual frame rates may vary depending on the environment, such as the combined CPU, memory, and storage.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
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The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.
A step-up GPU for chasing high refresh rates and stunning visuals.
The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.
Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.
The Game's Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade
The original PS4 masterpiece cleared 10 million copies for a reason—its world, visuals, and story are top-tier. Back when the PC port was the "Complete Edition" (now delisted on Steam), it was a massive hit even with casual players because it was famously lightweight and well-optimized.
But make no mistake: this "Remastered" upgrade cranks the hardware demands way up. Rule number one is avoiding the YouTube benchmark trap. Don't watch an old video of the Complete Edition and think, "Sweet, my GTX 1660 will run this perfectly." It won't.
The second trap is the massive memory and storage footprint. A hard cutoff at 16GB of RAM just to meet the minimum spec, alongside a 135GB install size, puts this squarely in modern, heavyweight AAA territory. These are not your typical mid-range requirements.
As we've hammered home throughout this guide, getting a smooth, playable experience in this remaster dictates a perfectly balanced build. Don't cheap out on one component just to bottleneck the rest.