Can I Run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better) | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) | Detecting... |
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better) | AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better) | Detecting... |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
About
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run DOOM: The Dark Ages on my PC?
To run DOOM: The Dark Ages you need at least NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better and 16GB RAM. For the best experience, NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better with 32GB RAM is recommended. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
DOOM: The Dark Ages minimum requirements: GPU: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or better, AMD RX 6600 or better), CPU: AMD Zen 2 or Intel 10th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or better, or Intel Core i7 10700K or better), RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 100 GB.
What are the recommended specs for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
DOOM: The Dark Ages recommended specs: GPU: NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better), CPU: AMD Zen 3 or Intel 12th Generation CPU @3.2Ghz with 8 cores / 16 threads or better (examples: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or better, or Intel Core i7 12700K or better), RAM: 32 GB, Storage: 100 GB.
How many GB is DOOM: The Dark Ages?
DOOM: The Dark Ages requires at least 100 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for DOOM: The Dark Ages. You would need a stronger card (roughly NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 8GB dedicated VRAM or better or better) for a playable experience.
Is DOOM: The Dark Ages CPU or GPU intensive?
DOOM: The Dark Ages is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
