Black Desert system requirements: can your PC run it?

2017 · Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Strategy · Pearl Abyss

The developer recommends Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series, GeForce GTX 1660 Super, 16 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core i3 (4th Generation), GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480, 8 GB of RAM, with 80 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i3 (4th Generation)	Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series
Graphics	GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480	GeForce GTX 1660 Super
Memory	8 GB	16 GB
Storage	80 GB	80 GB
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)	Windows 10 (64-bit)
Notes	80GB HDD (SSD recommended)	80GB SSD

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-08.

Parts that run Black Desert well

Upgrading for Black Desert? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB ≈ ₹34,900 Buy now on Amazon
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB ≈ ₹36,500 Buy now on Amazon
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB ≈ ₹37,800 Buy now on Amazon
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB ≈ ₹42,000 Buy now on Amazon

Processor

Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 5 5500 ≈ ₹10,300 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 7 5700X ≈ ₹11,400 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 5 5600X ≈ ₹11,400 Buy now on Amazon

Black Desert FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	230	230	179
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	230	227	147
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	230	194	126
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	230	173	112
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	230	171	111
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	196	145	94
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	190	141	91
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	176	130	85
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	139	103	66
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	136	100	65
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	129	96	62
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	120	89	58
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	114	84	55
Arc B580	111	82	53
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	104	77	50
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	101	75	49
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	91	68	44
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	85	63	41
GeForce RTX 2060	71	52	34
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	60	44	29
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	54	40	26
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	52	39	25
Radeon RX 580	49	37	24
GeForce GTX 1650	39	29	19
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	32	24	16

FAQ

What are the Black Desert system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) processor, GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 graphics, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series, GeForce GTX 1660 Super, 16 GB RAM.

Can I run Black Desert on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 104 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (high to ultra). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Black Desert?

Yes, at about 54 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (medium). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Black Desert need?

8 GB minimum and 16 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Black Desert on PC?

It needs about 80 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.