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Can I Run Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?

Capcom · 2016

Set in a huge open world, Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen presents a rewarding action combat experience.

Can You Run Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Radeon HD 5870 or equivalentNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalentIntel Core i7-4770K or equivalent
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit)Windows 7/8/10

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's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 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

~70–85 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~135–165 FPS

Excellent

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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit)Windows 7/8/10
ProcessorIntel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalentIntel Core i7-4770K or equivalent
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon HD 5870 or equivalentNVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent
DirectXVersion 9.0cVersion 9.0c
Storage20 GB available space20 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7/8/10 Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or equivalent DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible sound card or onboard audio chip Additional Notes: 1) Supports Keyboard+Mouse and XInput/DirectInput devices including Xbox 360, Xbox One, DualShock4 and Steam Controller. 2) Some high end integrated graphics chips and modern gaming laptops with a discrete GPU may work but have not been tested, nor are they officially supported by Capcom.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen — FAQ

Can I run Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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's Dogma: Dark Arisen?+

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen needs at least a Intel Core i5 660 CPU or equivalent processor, a Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista or newer (32 or 64 bit).

Can Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen run without a graphics card?+

No — Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Radeon HD 5870 or equivalent).

How much RAM does Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen need?+

Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.