Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- AMDRX 6600
- CPU
- 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) / 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent)
- RAM
- 1 GB
- VRAM
- 0.1 GB
Dragon Age: Origins System Requirements
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 11/3/2009
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
- ATI 3850 512 MB / 8800GTS 512MB
- CPU
- Phenom II X2 Dual- 2.7 Ghz Processor / 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz
- RAM
- 2 GB
- VRAM
- 0.5 GB
Demand is unknown for this 2009 title. If performance falls short, lower shadows and texture quality first, then reduce anti-aliasing or resolution.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pRX 6600Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 40802.5× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 40903.2× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 40802.5× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 50904.2× 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
ATI 3850 512 MB / 8800GTS 512MBCPU
Phenom II X2 Dual- 2.7 Ghz Processor / 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz
RAM
2 GB
VRAM
0.5 GB
Settings
High
Run the High preset at 1080p; lower shadows first if frame rate dips below 60 FPS.
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 | AMDRX 6600 | ATI 3850 512 MB / 8800GTS 512MB | NVIDIARTX 4080AMDRX 7900 XTX | NVIDIARTX 4090 | NVIDIARTX 4080AMDRX 7900 XTX | NVIDIARTX 5090 |
| CPU | 64 2.0 GHz Processor (or equivalent) / 2 Single 1.6 Ghz Processor (or equivalent) | Phenom II X2 Dual- 2.7 Ghz Processor / 2 Duo 2.4 Ghz | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 9 9950XIntelCore i9-14900K |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 0.1 GB | 0.5 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 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 · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 4080 Super
Laptops that run Dragon Age: Origins
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNo laptop reaches this yet.
- 120 FPS · 1080pNo laptop reaches this yet.
Dragon Age: Origins on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play Dragon Age: Origins on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dragon Age: Origins is Windows only.
FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Dragon Age: Origins?
6600 GT 128MB / 7600GT 256MB) / ATI X850 256MB / greater (Windows Vista: X1550 256 MB, 1GB (1.5 GB Vista and Windows 7) RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Dragon Age: Origins?
No. The GTX 1650 is below Dragon Age: Origins's minimum.
Can a RTX 3060 run Dragon Age: Origins?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Dragon Age: Origins?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Dragon Age: Origins?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S or better.
Can you play Dragon Age: Origins on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is Dragon Age: Origins on Mac?
No. On Steam, Dragon Age: Origins is Windows only.
Buy Dragon Age: Origins
- OS *: Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1) or Windows 7
- DirectX®: DirectX (November 2007)
- Hard Drive: 20 GB HD space
- Sound: Direct X Compatible Sound Card