By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 29 September 2026
In brief: to play Ghost of Tsushima in 4K at 60 FPS on Very High settings, Sony and Nixxes recommend a RTX 4080 or an RX 7900 XT, a Core i5-11400 or a Ryzen 5 5600, and 16 GB of RAM. In 2026, a RX 9070 XT, an RTX 5070 Ti or an RTX 5080 exceeds 70 FPS in 4K in TechPowerUp tests. With an RTX 5070, you’ll need to enable DLSS. A PSN account isn’t required for the single-player campaign.
Ghost of Tsushima on PC: what you need to know
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut launched on PC on 16 May 2024 on Steam and the Epic Games Store, brought to you by Nixxes Software. This version includes the Iki Island expansion and the cooperative mode Legends, with support for ultrawide displays (21:9, 32:9 and even 48:9), unlocked frame rate, and the wired haptic feedback of the DualSense.
As for upscaling, the game handles everything that exists: DLSS 3 with frame generation, FSR 3 with frame generation, XeSS, as well as DLAA and FSR 3 Native AA. That’s what makes 4K reachable without the most expensive graphics cards.
Ghost of Tsushima is one of Sony’s most successful PC ports: ideal for a large 4K display.
The official configuration for Ghost of Tsushima
Here are the configurations published by PlayStation and Nixxes before release:
| Preset | Target | Processor | Graphics card | RAM | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very low | 720p, 30 FPS | Core i3-7100 / Ryzen 3 1200 | GTX 960 4 GB / RX 5500 XT | 8 GB | HDD (SSD recommended) |
| Medium | 1080p, 60 FPS | Core i5-8600 / Ryzen 5 3600 | RTX 2060 / RX 5600 XT | 16 GB | SSD |
| High | 1440p 60 FPS or 4K 30 FPS | Core i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 5600 | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 | 16 GB | SSD |
| Very high | 4K, 60 FPS | Core i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 5600 | RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XT | 16 GB | SSD |
Source: PlayStation Blog, 17 April 2024 (updated 14 May 2024). 75 GB of disk space, minimum Windows 10 64-bit.
Two takeaways. The processor isn’t the hard part: a Core i5-11400 or a Ryzen 5 5600 is enough, even in 4K. And video memory stays reasonable: TechPowerUp measured around 10 GB of VRAM in 4K at maximum settings, a little under 12 GB with frame generation. So a 16 GB card is plenty.
How many FPS in 4K with the graphics cards of 2026?
RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti: the two cards that hit 60 FPS in 4K without upscaling.
| Graphics card | Average FPS in 4K |
|---|---|
| RTX 5080 | 80.8 |
| RX 9070 XT | 75.4 |
| RTX 4080 Super | 73.3 |
| RX 9070 | 71.1 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 70.8 |
| RX 7900 XT | 70.6 |
| RX 7800 XT | 54.8 |
| RTX 5070 | 53.9 |
Source: TechPowerUp, test of the ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi, 2 April 2026 (Ghost of Tsushima, 4K).
Our take: for 4K at 60 FPS without compromises, aim for at least an RX 9070, an RTX 5070 Ti, or an RX 9070 XT. The RX 9070 XT even does better than the RTX 5070 Ti in this game. With a RTX 5070 or an RX 7800 XT, you’re around 55 FPS: DLSS or FSR in Quality mode brings you back towards 60 FPS with no visible loss on a 4K screen. ComputerBase measured 60 FPS in 4K with Quality upscaling on an RTX 4070 Super, a card of similar level.
For the most demanding, the RTX 5090 reached 129 FPS in 4K in TechPowerUp’s January 2025 test, with a different test suite: enough to target a 4K screen at 120 Hz.
This full test in French shows what the port is worth, setting by setting:
Bibi300, “Ghost of Tsushima PC, test and complete review: a genuinely flawless port?” (May 2024).
DLSS, FSR or XeSS: which settings for 4K?
On a GeForce, enable DLSS in Quality mode: in 4K, the difference with the native image is hard to see, and the gain is clear. DLSS 3 frame generation is interesting if you’re already around 60 FPS and aiming for a 120 Hz (or higher) display.
On a Radeon, the FSR 3 does the same job, and its frame generation can work by itself, without upscaling (ComputerBase noted this at launch). If your card has some headroom, prefer DLAA or FSR Native AA: the cleanest anti-aliasing, in native 4K.
Finally, the Very high preset isn’t the maximum: shadows and volumetric fog still have one more step up, “Ultra”. If you’re short on frames, that’s where you should start.
Our PCs are assembled and tested before shipping.
PSN account: required or not?
No for the campaign: the PlayStation Network account is only required for the online Legends mode and the PlayStation overlay. At launch, the game was removed from Steam in more than 170 countries where PSN isn’t available. Since the update of 27 October 2025, Legends has become a separate free DLC and the game is available again in those regions.
And Ghost of Yōtei on PC?
The sequel, Ghost of Yōtei, launched on PS5 on 2 October 2025. As of 29 September 2026, no PC version has been announced. According to Bloomberg, Sony has even put its PC ports of narrative single-player games on hold. Nothing official from Sony, but don’t expect a PC release in the short term. If this is news you’re interested in, our article GTA 6 on PC does the same for the other big release everyone is waiting for.
Our gaming PCs for Ghost of Tsushima in 4K
These three configurations exceed 60 FPS in 4K in-game, without upscaling, according to TechPowerUp measurements on their graphics cards:
Shadow V2 PC, Radeon RX 9070 XT
RX 9070 XT (16 GB), Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and 32 GB of DDR5: over 75 FPS in 4K in this game, according to TechPowerUp.
Abyssin PC, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
RTX 5070 Ti 16GB and Core Ultra 5 245KF: 4K at 60 FPS, and DLSS 4 to go higher.
Arctic PC, GeForce RTX 5080
RTX 5080 and Core Ultra 7 265KF: the fastest of the three, for 4K with some headroom.
To compare these cards in more detail, read RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT: review and comparison and RTX 5070 Ti: is 16GB of VRAM enough?.
FAQ: Ghost of Tsushima on PC
What configuration for Ghost of Tsushima in 4K at 60 FPS?
Officially, an RTX 4080 or an RX 7900 XT, with an i5-11400 or Ryzen 5 5600 and 16GB of RAM. In 2026, an RX 9070, an RX 9070 XT, an RTX 5070 Ti or an RTX 5080 will exceed 70 FPS in 4K in TechPowerUp tests.
Is an RTX 5070 enough for 4K?
Not at maximum settings in native resolution: TechPowerUp measures around 54 FPS in 4K. With DLSS in Quality mode, it comes close to 60 FPS.
How much VRAM is needed for 4K?
About 10GB with the maximum settings; slightly less than 12GB with frame generation, according to TechPowerUp. A 12GB card is fine; 16GB gives you some headroom.
Do you need a PSN account to play on PC?
No for the single-player campaign. It’s required for the online Legends mode and the PlayStation overlay.
Does Ghost of Tsushima run on Steam Deck?
Yes: the update of 27 October 2025 made it “Steam Deck Verified”.
Will Ghost of Yōtei come to PC?
No PC version has been announced as of 29 September 2026, and Bloomberg reports that Sony has put this type of porting on hold.
Sources
- PlayStation Blog, PC specs for Ghost of Tsushima (April 2024)
- TechPowerUp, Ghost of Tsushima performance test (May 2024)
- TechPowerUp, ASRock RX 9070 XT Taichi (April 2026)
- TechPowerUp, MSI RTX 5090 Suprim (January 2025)
- ComputerBase, Ghost of Tsushima benchmark (May 2024)
- OpenCritic, October 2025 Steam update
- PlayStation Blog, release date of Ghost of Yōtei
- Bibi300, Ghost of Tsushima PC test and review (YouTube)
