DOOM: The Dark Ages system requirements: can your PC run it?

2025 · Action · id Software

The developer recommends 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), NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better), 32 GB of RAM.

The minimum is 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), 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), 16 GB of RAM, with 100 GB of free disk space.

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

Demand levelVery demanding (81%)

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	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)	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)
Graphics	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)	NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better)
Memory	16 GB	32 GB
Storage	100 GB	100 GB
OS	Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit	Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
Notes	1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required	1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-11-01.

Parts that run DOOM: The Dark Ages well

Upgrading for DOOM: The Dark Ages? 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

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Processor

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DOOM: The Dark Ages 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

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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	145	107	70
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	119	88	57
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	102	75	49
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	90	67	43
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	89	66	43
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	76	56	36
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	74	55	35
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	68	51	33
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	54	40	26
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	53	39	25
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	50	37	24
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	47	34	22
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	44	33	21
Arc B580	43	32	21
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	40	30	19
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	39	29	19
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	35	26	17
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	33	24	16
GeForce RTX 2060	27	20	13
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	23	17	11
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	21	16	10
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	20	15	10
Radeon RX 580	19	14	9
GeForce GTX 1650	15	11	7
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	13	9	6

FAQ

What are the DOOM: The Dark Ages system requirements?

Minimum: 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, 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, 16 GB RAM. Recommended: 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), NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better), 32 GB RAM.

Can I run DOOM: The Dark Ages on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 40 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (medium). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run DOOM: The Dark Ages?

No. The GTX 1060 is below the minimum graphics spec for DOOM: The Dark Ages.

How much RAM does DOOM: The Dark Ages need?

16 GB minimum and 32 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is DOOM: The Dark Ages on PC?

It needs about 100 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.