Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 750 TiAMDHD 7950
- CPU
- AMDFX-6300IntelCore i3-4130
- RAM
- 4 GB
Dark Souls III System Requirements
- 25 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- No Mac version
- Out 3/24/2016
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 970
- CPU
- AMDFX-8350IntelCore i7-3770K
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Dark Souls III is a light game by modern standards; most mid-range hardware handles it well. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality if VRAM is tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 750 TiBelow an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 970Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSArc A750About an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 970CPU
AMDFX-8350IntelCore i7-3770K
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
2 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; lower shadows or effects if frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 750 TiAMDHD 7950 | NVIDIAGTX 970 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 4060AMDRX 7600IntelArc A750 |
| CPU | AMDFX-6300IntelCore i3-4130 | AMDFX-8350IntelCore i7-3770K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | — | 2 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 25 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Dark Souls III
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 660Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Dark Souls III on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Can you play Dark Souls III on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dark Souls III is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Dark Souls III?
The PC version needs about 25 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Dark Souls III?
GTX 750 Ti / ATI HD 7950, FX-6300 / i3-2100, 4 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Dark Souls III?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Dark Souls III?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Dark Souls III?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Dark Souls III?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 660M, MX550, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Dark Souls III on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Dark Souls III on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dark Souls III is Windows only.
Buy Dark Souls III
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device