Can I Run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
FromSoftware, Inc. · 2015
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.
Can You Run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit |
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? →DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is a demanding action game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit |
| Processor | AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz | AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 23 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Processor: AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 23 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Processor: AMD® FX 8150 3.6 GHz or Intel® Core™ i7 2600 3.4 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750, ATI Radeon™ HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 23 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin — FAQ
Can I run DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin?+
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin needs at least a AMD® A8 3870 3,6 Ghz or Intel® Core ™ i3 2100 3.1Ghz processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 23 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit.
Can DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin run without a graphics card?+
No — DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 465 / ATI Radeon TM HD 6870).
How much RAM does DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin need?+
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.