Can I Run Darksiders™?
Vigil Games · 2010
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Darksiders™ runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Darksiders™, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Darksiders™
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13G") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Darksiders™, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB min · 256 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 256 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Darksiders™
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Darksiders™ on my graphics card?
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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
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Darksiders™'s minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| 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 | 2 GB | 3 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.
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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 )
Source: Steam
Darksiders™ — FAQ
Can I run Darksiders™?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 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, 2 GB of RAM, 12GB of storage, running Windows XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7, DirectX 9.0c.
Can Darksiders™ run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Darksiders™ need?+
Darksiders™ officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 3 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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