Can I Run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Fatshark · 2022
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.
Can You Run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Warhammer 40,000: Darktide’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) | Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 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.
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? →Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a extremely demanding action game from 2022. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 66 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 30 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 125 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~115–140 FPS
Great
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) | Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) |
| Processor | Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) | Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 72 GB available space | 72 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: Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 72 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit) Processor: Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 72 GB available space Additional Notes: An SSD storage device is highly recommended
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide — FAQ
Can I run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 66 FPS at 1080p in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Budget GPUs get about 30 FPS and high-end GPUs around 125 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?+
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide needs at least a Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 72 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 (64 bit) / Windows 11 (64 bit).
Can Warhammer 40,000: Darktide run without a graphics card?+
No — Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570).
How much RAM does Warhammer 40,000: Darktide need?+
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.