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Can I run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
DOOM: The Dark Ages's official minimum spec names the RTX 2060 SUPER and Ryzen 7 3700X with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the RTX 3080. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the Arc B580 at £306.28 (GamingKit); for 1440p High it's the RTX 5070 at £523.79 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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DOOM: The Dark Ages official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | 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) | 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 |
| Recommended 1440p High | NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 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) | 32 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: 1080p / 60 FPS / Low Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
Recommended: 1440p / 60 FPS / High Quality Settings, NVME SSD storage required
Needs a GPU with hardware ray tracing and an 8-core CPU. id: minimum 1080p Low 60 fps; recommended 1440p High 60 fps.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, DOOM: The Dark Ages needs a GPU score of about 91: the 13th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Satisfactory, Palworld.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~52 8 GB VRAM | ~62 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1080p High | ~91 8 GB VRAM | ~82 32 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · GamingKit | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F £115.92 · GamingKit |
| 1440p High | ~146 10 GB VRAM | ~82 32 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F £115.92 · GamingKit |
| 4K High | ~246 12 GB VRAM | ~82 32 GB RAM | RX 7900 XTX £969.77 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 7500F £115.92 · GamingKit |
Cheapest GPUs for DOOM: The Dark Ages at 1080p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
- RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD 
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
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); 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 (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
NVIDIA or AMD hardware Raytracing-capable GPU with 10GB dedicated VRAM or better (examples: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or better, AMD RX 6800 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); 32 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs DOOM: The Dark Ages?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10; for 1080p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for DOOM: The Dark Ages at 1440p?
About 146 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 10 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 5070 at £523.79.
How much RAM does DOOM: The Dark Ages need?
16 GB for the minimum spec and 32 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.