Can I Run DOOM 3?
id Software · 2012
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, DOOM 3 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 DOOM 3, 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 DOOM 3
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 ("2.4 GHz dual core") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for DOOM 3, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 768 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 768 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in DOOM 3
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run DOOM 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DOOM 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run DOOM 3 — 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 | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 GHz dual core | 2.4 GHz dual core |
| RAM | 16 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows vista/ Windows 7 | Windows Vista-64/ Windows 7-64 |
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 DOOM 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows vista/ Windows 7 | Windows Vista-64/ Windows 7-64 |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz dual core | 2.4 GHz dual core |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 3 GB system RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM |
| Storage | 11 GB | 11 GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows vista/ Windows 7 Processor: 2.0 GHz dual core Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM Hard Drive: 11 GB Sound: Windows compatible sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista-64/ Windows 7-64 Processor: 2.4 GHz dual core Memory: 3 GB system RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM Hard Drive: 11 GB Sound: Windows compatible sound card Additional: 3D Monitor + compatible glasses
Source: Steam
DOOM 3 — FAQ
Can I run DOOM 3?+
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 DOOM 3?+
DOOM 3 needs at least a 2.0 GHz dual core processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM graphics card, 3 GB of RAM, 11 GB of storage, running Windows vista/ Windows 7.
Can DOOM 3 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 DOOM 3 need?+
DOOM 3 officially requires a minimum of 3 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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