Can I Run Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition?
BioWare · 2010
Explore a stunning world, make complex moral choices, and engage in bone-crushing combat against massive and terrifying creatures. The Ultimate Edition includes Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening and all nine content packs.
Can You Run Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB) DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) | ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 | Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 |
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? →Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition is a demanding rpg game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 | Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent |
| Memory | 1GB (1.5 GB Vista and Windows 7) | 2 GB (3GB Vista and Windows 7) |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB) DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) | ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) |
| Storage | 20 GB HD space Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card | 20 GB HD space Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) Memory: 1GB (1.5 GB Vista and Windows 7) Graphics: ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB) DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 2.7 Ghz Processor or equivalent Memory: 2 GB (3GB Vista and Windows 7) Graphics: ATI 3850 512 MB or NVidia 8800GTS 512MB or greater DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition — FAQ
Can I run Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition?+
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition needs at least a Intel Core 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) or AMD 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) processor, a ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB) DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007) graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 20 GB HD space Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card of storage, running Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7.
Can Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: ATI Radeon X850 256MB or NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT 128MB or greater (Windows Vista: Radeon X1550 256 MB or NVidia GeForce 7600GT 256MB) DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007)).
How much RAM does Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition need?+
Dragon Age: Origins - Ultimate Edition officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.