Can I Run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
id Software · 2025
Our verdict
Needs a mid-range ray-tracing graphics card
An entry-level RX 6600 averages about 57 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 4060 or RX 6650 XT.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, DOOM: The Dark Ages averages about 66 FPS at 1080p; an entry-level RX 6600 averages about 57 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages about 203 FPS.
Figures are at High: the target the publisher states for its recommended spec (1440p at 60 FPS on High).
Calibrated to ComputerBase's measured test of 24 graphics cards (Ultra Nightmare, DLSS Quality (XeSS Ultra Quality on Radeon and Arc)).
Entry-level RT GPU
RX 6600
~50–65 FPS
GeForce RTX 2060 is below the minimum: 8 GB of video memory required, the card has 6 GB.
High (publisher's target) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
High (publisher's target) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~185–225 FPS
High (publisher's target) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in DOOM: The Dark Ages
Hardware ray tracing decides whether DOOM: The Dark Ages runs at all; after that, the graphics card's ray-tracing speed sets the frame rate.
Graphics card (GPU)
Ray tracing required
Cards without ray-tracing hardware (every GeForce GTX, and Radeon RX 5000 or older) can't start DOOM: The Dark Ages. On the rest, ray-tracing speed sets the frame rate: 60 FPS at 1080p needs about an RTX 4060 or RX 6650 XT.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
DOOM: The Dark Ages recommends a Ryzen 7 5700X or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 7600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for DOOM: The Dark Ages, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
8 GB min · 10 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 8 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 10 GB, more than the 8 GB on an RTX 4060 or RX 7600. On 8 GB cards, lower texture quality first: running out of video memory shows up as stutter or blurry textures, not as a lower average.
Settings to lower first in DOOM: The Dark Ages
- 1Upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) first. Ray tracing can't be switched off in DOOM: The Dark Ages, so rendering fewer pixels is the biggest saving available.
- 2Then shadows and volumetric effects (fog, clouds, lighting): in most games these cost the most frame rate after ray tracing itself.
- 3Texture quality only if your card has less than 10 GB of video memory. With enough memory, textures cost little frame rate, so keep them high.
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Can You Run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
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Your PC
Yes — you can run DOOM: The Dark Ages
You meet the minimum requirements. See below how you stack up against recommended.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better) | AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit | Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit |
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: The Dark Ages, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit | Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit |
| Processor | AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better) | AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit Processor: AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) Storage: 100 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit Processor: AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better) Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) Storage: 100 GB available space Additional Notes: 1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
Source: Steam
DOOM: The Dark Ages — FAQ
Can I run DOOM: The Dark Ages?+
Needs a mid-range ray-tracing graphics card. An entry-level RX 6600 averages about 57 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 4060 or RX 6650 XT. 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: The Dark Ages?+
DOOM: The Dark Ages needs at least a AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better) processor, a NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) graphics card, 16 GB of RAM, 100 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit.
Can DOOM: The Dark Ages run without a graphics card?+
No. DOOM: The Dark Ages requires hardware ray tracing, and only a few recent integrated GPUs have it; plan on a dedicated ray-tracing graphics card.
How much RAM does DOOM: The Dark Ages need?+
DOOM: The Dark Ages officially requires a minimum of 16 GB of RAM, with 32 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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