PC requirements
Black Desert System Requirements
Black Desert needs at least Intel Core i3 (4th Generation), 8 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series, 16 GB RAM and GeForce GTX 1660 Super graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) | Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 1660 Super |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
| Additional notes | 80GB HDD (SSD recommended) | 80GB SSD |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running Black Desert on PC
Can my PC run Black Desert?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Black Desert need?
80 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.