Can I Run DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition?
FromSoftware, Inc. · 2012
Dark Souls will be the most deeply challenging game you play this year. Can you live through a million deaths and earn your legacy?
Can You Run DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct Sound Compatible Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. | GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct Sound Compatible Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GHz+ or AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz+ | Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GHz+ or AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, or newer | Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, or newer |
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™: Prepare To Die™ Edition is a demanding action game from 2012. 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™: Prepare To Die™ Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GHz+ or AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz+ |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Graphics | GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct Sound Compatible Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. |
| Storage | 4GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, or newer Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GHz+ or AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz+ Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 4GB Video Card: GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct Sound Compatible Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition — FAQ
Can I run DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition. 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™: Prepare To Die™ Edition?+
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 GHz+ or AMD Phenom II X2 545 3.0 GHz+ processor, a GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct Sound Compatible Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended. graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 4GB of storage, running Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, or newer.
Can DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce 9800 GTX+ or ATI Radeon HD 4870+ DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct Sound Compatible Additional: Microsoft Xbox 360® Controller for Windows® (or equivalent) is strongly recommended.).
How much RAM does DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition need?+
DARK SOULS™: Prepare To Die™ Edition 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.