Can I Run DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?
QLOC · 2018
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
Figures are at High: the target the publisher states for its recommended spec (1080p at 60 FPS on High).
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (publisher's target) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (publisher's target) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
60 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (publisher's target) · native
Playable
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Check My PC →What limits performance in DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
The game itself: DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED is capped at 60 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED recommends an FX-8350 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB min · 2 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 2 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 60 FPS cap. DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED's physics are tied to its frame rate, so don't force it higher; spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB | GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB / Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz | Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1 | Windows 10 64-bit |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1 | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz | Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB | GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB / Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1 Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: Low Settings, 60 FPS @ 1080p
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2 GHz / AMD FX-8350 4.2 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB / Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device Additional Notes: High Settings, 60 FPS @ 1080p
Source: Steam
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED — FAQ
Can I run DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 60 FPS cap 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 DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED?+
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED needs at least a Intel Core i5-2300 2.8 GHz / AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz processor, a GeForce GTX 460, 1 GB / Radeon HD 6870, 1 GB graphics card, 6 GB of RAM, 8 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64-bit, Service Pack 1.
Can DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 54 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M reaches the game's 60 FPS cap.
How much RAM does DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED need?+
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED officially requires a minimum of 6 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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