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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt System Requirements

3GB Min VRAM6GB Recommended VRAM

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt requires a GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM for minimum settings and 6GB for recommended settings.

Short answer: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is playable on mainstream GPUs with 6GB VRAM or better.

GPU VRAM Requirements

Quality SettingVRAM RequiredRecommended GPUsNotes
Minimum3GBRTX 3060 12GBLowest settings, 1080p
Recommended6GBRTX 4060High settings, 1080p-1440p
High/Ultra12GB+High-end GPUsUltra settings, 1440p-4K with ray tracing
RECOMMENDEDPlay with RTX 4060 for just $-30 more

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt works with RTX 3060 12GB, but RTX 4060 delivers a much smoother experience.

RTX 4060 Price: $299

Best GPUs for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

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NVIDIAAmpere
VRAM12GB
Expected FPS45-60
Price$329
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NVIDIAAda Lovelace
VRAM8GB
Expected FPS60-90
Price$299
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All Compatible GPUs

GPUVRAMTierPriceAvailability
RTX 3060 12GB12GBminimum$329In Stock
RTX 40608GBrecommended$299In Stock

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Game requirement FAQ

What VRAM do I need for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt requires at least 3GB of VRAM for minimum settings and 6GB for recommended settings.

Can RTX 4090 run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?

Yes, the RTX 4090 with 24GB VRAM can easily run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at maximum settings with high frame rates.

Can RTX 4070 run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?

Yes, the RTX 4070 with 12GB VRAM can run The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at recommended settings.

Best graphics settings for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?

For GPUs with 6GB+ VRAM, use high/ultra settings. For 3GB GPUs, use medium settings for optimal performance.

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