Can I Run The Descendant?
Gaming Corps AB · 2016
In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01.
Can You Run The Descendant?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Descendant’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Descendant — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM | nVidia 500 series or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent | Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista+ | 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? →The Descendant is a demanding adventure game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 97 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 44 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 184 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–48 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–105 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~165–200 FPS
Excellent
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The Descendant System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Descendant, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista+ | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent | Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM | nVidia 500 series or higher |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 11 |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista+ Processor: Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 12 GB available space
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel i5 2.5GHz or equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 500 series or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 12 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Descendant — FAQ
Can I run The Descendant?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in The Descendant. Budget GPUs get about 44 FPS and high-end GPUs around 184 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 Descendant?+
The Descendant needs at least a Intel i3 2.0GHz or equivalent processor, a AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 12 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista+.
Can The Descendant run without a graphics card?+
No — The Descendant is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD or nVidia card with 1GB RAM).
How much RAM does The Descendant need?+
The Descendant officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 6GB 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.