Can a AMD Radeon HD 4870 run Project Zomboid?
The AMD Radeon HD 4870 falls below the minimum requirement for Project Zomboid. Expect it to run poorly or refuse to launch.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the AMD Radeon HD 4870 measures up
| Requirement | AMD Radeon HD 4870 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 2 | Recommended | ||
| Video memory | 1 GB | 4 GB | GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the ultra preset. You already clear 60 FPS on high, so this leaves headroom for dips in busy scenes.
At 1440p
Comfortable — around 77 FPS on high.
At 4K
Around 45 FPS. Workable with upscaling on Performance mode.
How other cards handle Project Zomboid
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs AMD Radeon HD 4870 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel UHD Graphics 630 | F | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 | F | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 5770 | F | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 | F | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| Intel HD Graphics 4600 | F | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 6570 | F | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the AMD Radeon HD 4870 run Project Zomboid?
The AMD Radeon HD 4870 falls below the minimum requirement for Project Zomboid. Expect it to run poorly or refuse to launch.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 124 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p and 45 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the ultra preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.