Zenless Zone Zero PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Can your PC run Zenless Zone Zero? The short answer

Where Zenless Zone Zero ranks for hardware demand

Where this game sits among 937 modelled titles, and how that plays out for entry, mid-range and high-end cards.

On our demand scale Zenless Zone Zero scores 20. That makes it harder to run than 66% of the 937 games in our data set, which we class as a mid-weight game for graphics hardware.

Behind the number is the publisher recommended card, GeForce GTX1660, converted to an equivalent 1080p High workload. That makes the score comparable between games, though not exact for any single one.

What it means by card class

• As a mid-range card, the RTX 5070 manages 253 FPS at 1080p, 209 FPS at 1440p and 120 FPS at 4K. Native 4K works here at close to 120 FPS, with no upscaling needed.
• For an enthusiast card we use the RTX 5090. It returns close to 253 / 253 / 253 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Reaches 253 FPS at 4K on High, so native 4K is realistic.
• Take a high-end card, the RTX 5080: close to 253 FPS at 1080p, 253 FPS at 1440p and 164 FPS at 4K on High. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 164 FPS before any upscaling.
• For an entry card we use the RTX 5060. It returns close to 189 / 122 / 70 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 70 FPS before any upscaling.

For the processor we score Zenless Zone Zero at 32, which is above 47% of our data set.

Zenless Zone Zero system requirements

Everything The Steam page lists for Zenless Zone Zero, then what it means for real hardware.

Taken from the Steam store page; developers can revise these with updates.

Reading the specs against real hardware

The minimum card, GeForce GTX970, is the floor Steam sets. In our model it reaches close to 79 FPS at 1080p on Low settings, and 43 FPS if you push it to High.

Step up to the recommended GeForce GTX1660 and the model returns roughly 81 FPS at 1080p and 52 FPS at 1440p. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

Steam sets memory at 8 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended, and asks for 75 GB available space of storage.

Which graphics card do you need for Zenless Zone Zero?

From a 30 FPS floor to 4K, here is the card each target asks for in Zenless Zone Zero.

Our estimates put 1080p 60 FPS on High within reach of the GTX 1660 Super and above, with the RTX 5050 as the cheapest RTX 50 route there.

At 1440p the entry card for 60 FPS on High is the RTX 2060, with the RTX 5050 leading the RTX 50 line.

At 4K, expect to lean on upscaling. The RTX 5050 is the first desktop RTX 50 card to reach 60 FPS on High once Quality upscaling is switched on.

The table covers NVIDIA, AMD and Intel cards. To test your own parts, open the can my PC run it checker and check for a processor limit in the bottleneck checker.

Zenless Zone Zero FPS by graphics card

Estimated frame rates for 28 GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Switch resolution below.

Top to bottom, the RTX 5090 averages close to 253 FPS at 1440p (253 FPS at 4K) against 91 FPS for the RTX 5050 at 1440p. Where you land depends on the card and resolution you choose.

Full results table

Every figure assumes High settings and a fast processor. Upscaled columns assume the Quality mode of whichever upscaler the game provides. Results over 360 FPS appear as 360+. For a head-to-head, open the GPU comparison tool.

Is your graphics card good enough for Zenless Zone Zero?

A verdict in plain English for twelve popular GPUs.

Think of the verdict column as a starting point. It judges every card using the High preset, so a modest result can often be improved by dropping one preset or using upscaling.

Between the RTX 5060 (122 FPS at 1440p) and the RTX 5070 (209 FPS) there is roughly a 71% difference in Zenless Zone Zero.

Best Zenless Zone Zero settings at 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Settings that hold 60 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, worked out for this game.

1080p playbook

At 1080p, GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060 hold 60 FPS natively on High by our model, so you can leave upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Start from the preset that still reaches 60 FPS, then raise one setting at a time. The table gives the best preset for each card.

1440p playbook

1440p is straightforward on RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need upscaling for extra smoothness.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 1440p by our model.

4K playbook

For 4K play, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080 clear 60 FPS on High without any upscaling by our estimates, which leaves room to raise individual settings.

Start from the preset that still reaches 60 FPS, then raise one setting at a time. The table gives the best preset for each card.

Stepping up the RTX 50 range in Zenless Zone Zero

How much faster each next RTX 50 card is at 1440p using the High preset.

The biggest single step in Zenless Zone Zero is RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to RTX 5070, worth around 43% at 1440p by our model. The smallest is RTX 5080 to RTX 5090 at roughly 0%.

Treat the gains as a guide for value. Higher steps cost more per extra frame, so the sensible choice depends on the resolution and refresh rate you actually play at.

Compare options directly in the upgrade value calculator or the GPU price to performance calculator.

Zenless Zone Zero VRAM requirements

What the game is likely to want from graphics memory on High. Falling short of VRAM causes stutter even with a quick GPU.

Expect roughly 4 GB of VRAM at 1080p, 5.2 GB at 1440p and 7.2 GB at 4K on High. Remember that this is an estimate derived from the recommended GPU.

If memory is tight, lower textures first: Medium brings the 1440p figure down to roughly 4.4 GB.

What each memory size means for Zenless Zone Zero

• On a 6 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is tight and 4K is short of memory on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• With 8 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and tight at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• A 12 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• 16 GB of VRAM reads as comfortable for 1080p, comfortable for 1440p and comfortable for 4K using the High preset here. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.

Test other settings in the VRAM calculator and our guide on how much VRAM you need for gaming.

Zenless Zone Zero processor guide

How much frame rate each processor can prepare in this game.

The published CPU range runs from i5 Intel Core (7th Gen) to i7 Intel Core (10th Gen). We turn that into a frame-rate ceiling for nine popular processors in the table.

The CPU load sits in the middle of our range for Zenless Zone Zero, which means a modern mid-range processor will not hold back a typical card.

A Core i5-12400F tops out near 139 FPS in Zenless Zone Zero by our estimates, a handy line to compare against your card.

Check your own CPU and GPU together in the bottleneck checker and our system bottlenecks guide.

Matching a processor to a graphics card for Zenless Zone Zero

Seven real CPU and GPU combinations, and which part limits each one.

Look for the Processor label below: 4 of the seven pairings carry it. With RTX 5070 and Ryzen 5 7600 the chip caps frames near 187 FPS even though the card is good for close to 209 FPS.

For balance, look at RTX 4060 with Core i3-12100F. The CPU can prepare around 106 FPS and the card can draw close to 105 FPS at 1440p, which is a close match.

Use the table to see how balance changes, then enter your real parts in the bottleneck checker for a personal answer.

RAM and storage for Zenless Zone Zero

The memory and storage Steam asks for, and how to read it.

The publisher lists 8 GB RAM of memory as the minimum and 8 GB RAM as recommended. In real use, with everything else running, 16 GB is enough for most people.

Free up close to 75 GB before you install. On a 100 Mbps connection the download is around 1 h 58 min, and on 500 Mbps close to 24 min.

A game this size is worth planning for: free the space first and leave extra for future patches.

Steam notes that an SSD is needed or advised, so install it on a solid-state drive for loading times and smooth streaming.

Work out your total in the RAM calculator: it adds Windows, a browser and any streaming to the game's own needs. Estimate the wait with the download time calculator.

Recommended Zenless Zone Zero settings by graphics card

A starting point for several popular cards. Every cell shows the best preset that still holds 60 FPS.

Each cell shows the highest preset that still reaches 60 FPS in Zenless Zone Zero, with the upscaling mode it needs.

• Lower the heaviest settings next. Shadow quality, volumetrics and view distance tend to cost the most when they exist.
• Keep textures high if you have the VRAM. The speed cost is small. This game is estimated at 5.2 GB for 1440p.
• Adjust a single setting at once and watch the frame rate, so you know which setting did the work.
• Use upscaling first. It gives up little detail for a large frame-rate gain. Choose the best-looking mode that still hits your target.
• Limit the frame rate to your monitor to save power and heat, and the VRR and frame cap calculator suggests a sensible number.

Settings assume the game offers an upscaler; check the graphics menu. For advice matched to your own PC, use the best settings generator, or compare modes in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Zenless Zone Zero on gaming laptops

Estimated FPS on RTX 50 laptop GPUs at typical power limits.

Among RTX 50 laptop GPUs, RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop clear 60 FPS at 1080p on High at typical wattage, with RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop also holding 60 FPS at 1440p.

Treat laptop numbers cautiously. Wattage, cooling and memory vary between makers, so the same chip can land well below the figures above.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

Genre tips: playing Zenless Zone Zero well on PC

General guidance for this kind of game, chosen from the Steam genres and features.

The Steam page lists Zenless Zone Zero under Action, Adventure, RPG, so these general tips apply. They are hedged guidance rather than facts about the game's engine.

• Exploration games stream assets as you move, so storage speed and spare VRAM help avoid hitches when you enter new areas.
• Role-playing games often run long sessions, so keep an eye on temperatures and memory use after a few hours.
• In action games, consistent frame times usually matter more than the average, so avoid settings that cause stutter.
• Controller support makes living-room play practical, and TVs often cap at 60 or 120 Hz.
• Free-to-play games often target a wide range of hardware, so upscaling and lower presets are usually well supported.

Zenless Zone Zero gallery from Steam

A look at Zenless Zone Zero from the official Steam gallery. Visual detail is what you trade away when you drop presets, so it helps to see what you are keeping.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the Zenless Zone Zero Steam store page and belong to COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD..

Zenless Zone Zero compared with similar games

Related PC game guides on this site.

Games with a similar profile to Zenless Zone Zero are listed below, chosen by shared genre and closeness of graphics demand. Open one to see how its requirements and FPS compare.

• Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii: 27 on our demand scale, heavier than Zenless Zone Zero. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Valheim sits at 15 for graphics demand and is lighter than Zenless Zone Zero (20). Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Wuthering Waves scores 27 on the same scale (Zenless Zone Zero scores 20), which makes it heavier on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Shape of Dreams: demand score 11 against 20 for Zenless Zone Zero, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Hello Kitty Island Adventure: demand score 8 against 20 for Zenless Zone Zero, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• SULFUR: demand score 28 against 20 for Zenless Zone Zero, so it is heavier on graphics. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• With a demand score of 15, Absolum is lighter than Zenless Zone Zero. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.
• Onimusha: Way of the Sword: 30 on our demand scale, heavier than Zenless Zone Zero. Shared genres: Action, Adventure, RPG.

About Zenless Zone Zero on PC

Steam players rate Zenless Zone Zero as Very Positive, with 88% of 8,057 reviews positive when we checked on 2026-11-02. Review scores say little about performance, but a large, positive audience means plenty of community advice on settings.

The game is out for close to 5 months. Updates from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. and new graphics drivers can both change how it runs, so revisit your settings occasionally.

Steam features

The facts above are from the public Steam store page. We have not benchmarked every card, so treat the frame rates on this page as modelled figures.

How we estimated Zenless Zone Zero performance

A short, honest note on how the numbers are produced.

Three numbers drive this page: graphics demand 20 (from the recommended card), CPU score 32 (from an assumed processor line) and VRAM of 4 GB at 1080p High (estimated from the demand score).

In short: card performance divided by game demand, adjusted for resolution, preset and upscaling, reduced when VRAM is short and capped by processor speed.

Please read the figures as estimates rather than measurements. Drivers, game updates, temperatures and the part of the game you are playing can all move them.

Zenless Zone Zero: your questions answered

The questions players ask most about Zenless Zone Zero on PC.

Test Zenless Zone Zero on your own PC