Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 run DayZ?
Yes, below recommended
Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is fast enough for DayZ's recommended card but has 4 GB of video memory against the 6 GB listed. Expect about 68 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 68 FPS on high 60 FPS on high
- 1440p 42 FPS on high 60 FPS on low
- 4K 25 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i7-4770K or a faster processor. How the model works.
Next to the publisher’s spec
Minimum
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X
- Index
- 8
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- Index
- 15
- Video memory
- 6 GB
Your card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980
- Index
- 17
- Video memory
- 4 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 and DayZ: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 run DayZ?
Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 is fast enough for DayZ's recommended card but has 4 GB of video memory against the 6 GB listed. Expect about 68 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 get in DayZ?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 68 FPS at 1080p, 42 at 1440p and 25 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run DayZ at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A580 ($179).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above DayZ's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.