DOOM: The Dark Ages: System Requirements
DOOM: The Dark Ages runs on id Tech 8 and requires a ray-tracing-capable GPU with at least 8 GB of VRAM plus an NVMe SSD — ray tracing is always on, unlike most games. The good news: id's engine is famously smooth and well optimized. Below are the official minimum and recommended requirements from Steam; then pick your CPU and GPU to estimate, from real data, your FPS in DOOM: The Dark Ages.
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System requirements
Recommended hardware
A graphically demanding game — a strong graphics card is what keeps frame rates smooth at high settings, especially at 1440p and 4K.
Other game requirements
Frequently asked questions
What GPU do you need for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Per Steam, the minimum is a ray-tracing-capable GPU with 8 GB VRAM (RTX 2060 Super / RX 6600 or better) and the recommended card has 10 GB (RTX 3080 / RX 6800). Because ray tracing is always enabled, an RT-capable card is mandatory; DLSS/FSR help at higher resolutions.
How much RAM does DOOM: The Dark Ages need?
Steam lists 16 GB minimum and 32 GB recommended, and an NVMe SSD is required. 16 GB is the floor.
Does DOOM: The Dark Ages need ray tracing?
Yes — ray tracing is built in and always on, so you need an RT-capable GPU. Even so, id Tech 8 is very well optimized and runs smoothly for the visuals it delivers.
Can my PC run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
Drop your CPU and GPU into the calculator above — it estimates the average FPS and 1% lows for DOOM: The Dark Ages from real benchmark data, instantly.