Can I Run Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
Frictional Games · 2010
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
Can You Run Amnesia: The Dark Descent?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Amnesia: The Dark Descent’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Amnesia: The Dark Descent — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work. | Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work. |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed | 2.0Ghz - Low budget CPUs such as Celeron or Duron needs to be at about twice the CPU speed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a demanding action game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent System Requirements
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 |
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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.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent — FAQ
Can I run Amnesia: The Dark Descent?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. 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, 2GB of RAM, 3GB of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/7.
Can Amnesia: The Dark Descent run without a graphics card?+
No — Amnesia: The Dark Descent is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Radeon X1000/GF 6 - Integrated graphics and very low budget cards might not work.).
How much RAM does Amnesia: The Dark Descent need?+
Amnesia: The Dark Descent officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.