DOOM: The Dark Ages System Requirements
DOOM: The Dark Ages, released May 14, 2025, is an action game from id Software. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6800 graphics with an Intel Core i7-12700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for DOOM: The Dark Ages call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i7-10700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for DOOM: The Dark Ages call for AMD Radeon RX 6800-class graphics, Intel Core i7-12700K-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-12700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super | AMD Radeon RX 6800 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
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Best GPU for DOOM: The Dark Ages
Full GPU guide →DOOM: The Dark Ages's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6800 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9070, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9070
~$550AMD Radeon RX 9070 adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
~$850AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX leaves plenty of margin with 24GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for DOOM: The Dark Ages
Full CPU guide →DOOM: The Dark Ages's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$350AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for DOOM: The Dark Ages
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our DOOM: The Dark Ages build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9070 run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is well ahead of DOOM: The Dark Ages's AMD Radeon RX 6800 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 meets or beats DOOM: The Dark Ages's Intel Core i7-12700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 12GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does DOOM: The Dark Ages need?
- DOOM: The Dark Ages lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6800 still enough for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.