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Can My PC Run DOOM: The Dark Ages?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official DOOM: The Dark Ages system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better)
Min. CPU
AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores
Min. RAM
16 GB
Storage
100 GB
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Official DOOM: The Dark Ages PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-BitWindows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
CPUAMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better)AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
RAM16 GB32 GB
GPUNVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better)NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
Storage100 GB100 GB

Source: official DOOM: The Dark Ages website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

DOOM: The Dark Ages system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-BitWindows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
ProcessorAMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better)AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better)
Memory16 GB32 GB
Graphics cardNVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better)NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
Storage100 GB100 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for DOOM: The Dark Ages?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
RTX 2060 / 2060 Super, RX 5600 XT, Arc A580, GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti
Processor
Ryzen 7 3700X / 3800X, i7-9700K, Ryzen 5 5500
RAM
16 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
RX 6800, RTX 4070, RTX 3080 / 3080 Ti, RX 7800 XT
Processor
Ryzen 9 5900X / 5950X, Ryzen 5 7600 / 7600X, Ryzen 7 5800X3D
RAM
32 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RTX 5080, RX 7900 XTX, RTX 4090
Processor
Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Core Ultra 9 285K, i9-13900K / 14900K
RAM
32 GB

Can my graphics card run DOOM: The Dark Ages?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiNoNot playable
  • GTX 1650NoNot playable
  • GTX 1060 6GBNoNot playable
  • GTX 1660 SuperBarelyLowest settings
  • RX 580BarelyLowest settings
  • RTX 3050BarelyLowest settings
  • RTX 3060YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 4060YesLow – Medium
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

DOOM: The Dark Ages PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for DOOM: The Dark Ages?

DOOM: The Dark Ages needs at least Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit, a AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better) processor, 16 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) graphics card and 100 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run DOOM: The Dark Ages well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better) processor, 32 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) graphics card.

Can I run DOOM: The Dark Ages with 8 GB of RAM?

8 GB is below the official minimum of 16 GB. DOOM: The Dark Ages may start, but expect stutter and long loading times. 16 GB is a safe amount.

Can a GTX 1650 run DOOM: The Dark Ages?

No — it is too weak for this game. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is DOOM: The Dark Ages free to play on PC?

No, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does DOOM: The Dark Ages need?

DOOM: The Dark Ages needs 100 GB of free space.

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