Can I Run Darwin Project?
Scavengers Studio · 2020
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 65 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Darwin Project averages about 168 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 65 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
The publisher states no target settings for Darwin Project, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~60–70 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~150–185 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Darwin Project
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 65 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Quad Core 2.4Ghz+") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Darwin Project, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Darwin Project
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 30 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Darwin Project?
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Your PC
You can run Darwin Project — 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 | GTX 750, GTX 660 | GTX 970, GTX 1060 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual Core 2.4Ghz+ | Quad Core 2.4Ghz+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 and above | Windows 7 and above |
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 Darwin Project, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 and above | Windows 7 and above |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4Ghz+ | Quad Core 2.4Ghz+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 750, GTX 660 | GTX 970, GTX 1060 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 and above Processor: Dual Core 2.4Ghz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 750, GTX 660 DirectX: Version 10 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 and above Processor: Quad Core 2.4Ghz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 970, GTX 1060 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space Additional Notes: Microphone
Source: Steam
Darwin Project — FAQ
Can I run Darwin Project?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 65 FPS 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 Darwin Project?+
Darwin Project needs at least a Dual Core 2.4Ghz+ processor, a GTX 750, GTX 660 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 6 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 and above.
Can Darwin Project run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 30 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 48 FPS.
How much RAM does Darwin Project need?+
Darwin Project officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB 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.