Can I Run The Darkness II?
Digital Extremes · 2012
An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.
Can You Run The Darkness II?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Darkness II’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Darkness II — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download) | 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 5 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Windows XP/Vista/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? →The Darkness II is a demanding action game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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The Darkness II System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Darkness II, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 1.5GB RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download) | 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download) |
| Storage | 10GB | 10GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Memory: 1.5GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 10GB Video Card: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download)
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 2GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 10GB Video Card: 512+ MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Darkness II — FAQ
Can I run The Darkness II?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in The Darkness II. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 The Darkness II?+
The Darkness II needs at least a Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ processor, a 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download) graphics card, 5GB of RAM, 10GB of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/7.
Can The Darkness II run without a graphics card?+
No — The Darkness II is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional: Requires installation of Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and nVidia PhysX version 9.11.1107 (included with download)).
How much RAM does The Darkness II need?+
The Darkness II officially requires a minimum of 5GB 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.