Can I Run Darksiders™?
Vigil Games · 2010
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Can You Run Darksiders™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Darksiders™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Darksiders™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) | NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c | Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c |
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? →Darksiders™ 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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Darksiders™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Darksiders™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c | Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c |
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz |
| Memory | 1GB XP, 2GB Vista / Windows 7 | 2GB XP, 3GB Vista / Windows 7 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) | NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) |
| Storage | 12GB | 12GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c Processor: AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better Memory: 1GB XP, 2GB Vista / Windows 7 Hard Disk Space: 12GB Video Card: NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz Memory: 2GB XP, 3GB Vista / Windows 7 Hard Disk Space: 12GB Video Card: NVIDIA (GeForce GTS 240) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD3870 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Darksiders™ — FAQ
Can I run Darksiders™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Darksiders™. 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 Darksiders™?+
Darksiders™ needs at least a AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better processor, a NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 ) graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 12GB of storage, running Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c.
Can Darksiders™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Darksiders™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA (GeForce 8800/GeForce GT220) 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better ( must support pixel shader 3 )).
How much RAM does Darksiders™ need?+
Darksiders™ officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.