About The Witcher IV
Codenamed 'Project Polaris,' this game marks the beginning of a new saga in The Witcher universe. Set years after the events of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the world grapples with a fragile new political order and the resurgence of monstrous threats in a land scarred by war. Players will step into the boots of a new generation of Witcher, from the newly established School of the Lynx, trained to face horrors both new and old. Featuring a new protagonist (or potentially a returning Ciri), the story will unravel a dark conspiracy that threatens the tenuous peace of the Continent. Built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, the game promises a new level of visual fidelity, a more dynamic and reactive open world, and an evolution of the series' signature mature storytelling and choice-driven quests.
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Top Gaming Laptops for The Witcher IV
The 1080p Starter
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (Targets Medium/High settings, a rock-solid 60 FPS, Ray Tracing Off)
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: You're aiming for the sweet spot! Going for the 'The 1080p Starter' is a perfect move for any Budget Champion. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to Medium/High settings and hit a rock-solid 60 FPS. It's the ideal balance of beautiful graphics and smooth, reliable performance!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H or better.
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, High TGP).
- RAM:
- 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
- Storage:
- 150 GB SSD

MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i7-12700H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (140W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR4-3200MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-13900H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (140W TGP)
- 💡16GB DDR5-5200MHz
- 💾512GB NVMe

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (140W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-12900H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (150W TGP)
- 💡16GB DDR5-4800MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (75W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-4800MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (140W TGP)
- 💡16GB DDR5-4800MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (100W TGP)
- 💡16GB DDR4-3200MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i7-13620H
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡16GB DDR5-4800MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡16GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡16GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-4800MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- 💡64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾3TB SSD

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5
- 💾1TB SSD

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾4TB NVMe

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡Up to 64GB DDR5
- 💾4TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Ultra 7 255HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 💡32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾3TB NVMe

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe

ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
The Ray Tracing Showcase
1080p (Full HD) - High (Targets High settings, ~80-120 FPS, Ray Tracing enabled (with DLSS/FSR))
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: Solid goal! Going for the 'The Ray Tracing Showcase' is a perfect move for any Visuals Enthusiast. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to High settings and hit ~80-120 FPS. You'll be able to fully immerse yourself in those stunning Ray Traced visuals!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer high-performance CPUs.
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU (16GB), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB, Max TGP).
- RAM:
- 16 GB (Dual-channel mode)
- Storage:
- 150 GB NVMe SSD

Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i7-14700HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡16GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡16GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-12950HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-4800MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- 💡64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾4TB NVMe

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡Up to 64GB DDR5
- 💾4TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Ultra 7 255HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 💡32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾3TB NVMe

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe

ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
The Ray Tracing Showcase
1440p (QHD) - Ultra (Targets Ultra settings, ~60-90 FPS, Ray Tracing enabled (with DLSS/FSR))
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: Awesome choice! Going for the 'The Ray Tracing Showcase' is a perfect move for any Visuals Enthusiast. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to Ultra settings and hit ~60-90 FPS. You'll be able to fully immerse yourself in those stunning Ray Traced visuals!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i9-13900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX or newer flagship CPUs.
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop (12GB, Max TGP). (A future RTX 5070 Laptop GPU would likely be the target for this tier).
- RAM:
- 32 GB (Dual-channel mode)
- Storage:
- 150 GB NVMe SSD

HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
- 💡64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
- ⚙️Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾4TB NVMe

Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
- ⚙️AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
- 💡Up to 64GB DDR5
- 💾4TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Ultra 7 255HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 💡32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾3TB NVMe

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe

ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
The Ray Tracing Showcase
Resolution - Ultra (Targets Ultra settings, ~30-60 FPS, Ray Tracing enabled (with DLSS/FSR))
Brainstormer's Pro Tip: Awesome choice! Going for the 'The Ray Tracing Showcase' is a perfect move for any Visuals Enthusiast. This tier is all about giving you the power to crank the settings to Ultra settings and hit ~30-60 FPS. You'll be able to fully immerse yourself in those stunning Ray Traced visuals!
- CPU:
- Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 (Future flagship model).
- GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop (16GB, Max TGP). (A future flagship RTX 5080/5090 Laptop GPU would be required for a native-like experience).
- RAM:
- 32 GB (Dual-channel mode)
- Storage:
- 150 GB NVMe SSD

MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
- ⚙️Intel Ultra 7 255HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- 💡32GB DDR5 5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾3TB NVMe

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾1TB NVMe

MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9-275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Titan 18 HX AI (2025) with RTX 5080
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (175W TGP)
- 💡64GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾6TB NVMe

ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡32GB DDR5-5600MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe

MSI Raider 18 HX AI with RTX 5090 and Intel U9-285HX
- ⚙️Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
- 🖥️NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- 💡64GB DDR5-6400MHz
- 💾2TB NVMe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best laptop to play The Witcher IV?
The 'best' laptop depends on your budget and desired performance (resolution and graphics settings). Our guide provides tailored recommendations, from budget-friendly options for 1080p gaming to high-end machines capable of 4K with ray tracing for The Witcher IV. Check our 'Recommended' or 'High' tier sections for a great balance of price and performance.
How much RAM do I need for The Witcher IV?
While the minimum requirement might be 8GB, we strongly recommend at least 16GB of RAM for a smooth gaming experience in The Witcher IV. This allows the game to run effectively while also handling background processes from your operating system without performance drops.
Is an SSD required to play The Witcher IV?
While not always a strict requirement, an SSD (Solid State Drive) is highly recommended for The Witcher IV. It dramatically reduces loading times, getting you into the game faster and eliminating stutters when the game loads new areas. All our recommended laptops feature an SSD as standard.
How important is the GPU's TGP (Total Graphic Power) for The Witcher IV?
TGP is very important. Two laptops with the same GPU, like an RTX 4060, can have very different performance levels. A higher TGP (measured in watts) allows the GPU to run faster and deliver more frames per second. We specify target TGP values in our requirement tiers where possible to help you choose a laptop that performs as expected.