Can I Run DARK SOULS™ III?
FromSoftware, Inc. · 2016
Dark Souls continues to push the boundaries with the latest, ambitious chapter in the critically-acclaimed and genre-defining series. Prepare yourself and Embrace The Darkness!
Can You Run DARK SOULS™ III?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DARK SOULS™ III’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run DARK SOULS™ III — 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 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 | Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 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™ III is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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DARK SOULS™ III System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DARK SOULS™ III, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit | Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 | Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD® FX-8350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Internet connection required for online play and product activation
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
DARK SOULS™ III — FAQ
Can I run DARK SOULS™ III?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in DARK SOULS™ III. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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™ III?+
DARK SOULS™ III needs at least a Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300 processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit.
Can DARK SOULS™ III run without a graphics card?+
No — DARK SOULS™ III is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950).
How much RAM does DARK SOULS™ III need?+
DARK SOULS™ III 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.