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ActionMetacritic 85

Can I Run DOOM?

id Software · 2016

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Can You Run DOOM?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DOOM’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run DOOM — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or betterNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or betterIntel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
RAM16 GB8 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)

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? →

DOOM is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~36–44 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~80–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~150–185 FPS

Excellent

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DOOM System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DOOM, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or betterIntel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
Memory8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or betterNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
Storage55 GB available space55 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better Storage: 55 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better Storage: 55 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

DOOM — FAQ

Can I run DOOM?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in DOOM. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 DOOM?+

DOOM needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better processor, a NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 55 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions).

Can DOOM run without a graphics card?+

No — DOOM is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better).

How much RAM does DOOM need?+

DOOM officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.