PC requirements

Doom: The Dark Ages System Requirements

Doom: The Dark Ages needs at least 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), 16 GB RAM and 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) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 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), 32 GB RAM and NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 or better) graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Doom: The Dark Ages minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit Windows 10 64-Bit / Windows 11 64-Bit
Processor 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)
Memory 16 GB RAM 32 GB RAM
Graphics 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)
Storage 100 GB available space 100 GB available space
Additional notes 1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required 1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
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Playing on a handheld instead? Players report Doom: The Dark Ages as Gold on Steam Deck and Linux.

Other platforms

Doom: The Dark Ages is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S PC (Microsoft Windows)

Quick answers

Running Doom: The Dark Ages on PC

Can my PC run Doom: The Dark Ages?
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 Doom: The Dark Ages need?
100 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.