Can I Run Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
Frictional Games · 2010
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Amnesia: The Dark Descent runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Amnesia: The Dark Descent
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Amnesia: The Dark Descent
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work. | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Amnesia: The Dark Descent, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor | 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Graphics | Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work. |
| Storage | 3GB |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed Memory: 2 GB Hard Drive: 3GB Graphics: Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work.
Source: Steam
Amnesia: The Dark Descent — FAQ
Can I run Amnesia: The Dark Descent?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Amnesia: The Dark Descent?+
Amnesia: The Dark Descent needs at least a 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed processor, a Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work. graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 3GB of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/7.
Can Amnesia: The Dark Descent run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Amnesia: The Dark Descent need?+
Amnesia: The Dark Descent officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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