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 6600 graphics with an Intel Core i5-3470-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 AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for DOOM: The Dark Ages call for AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3470 | Intel Core i5-3470 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| 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 6600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Other options at this level
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB 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 i5-3470 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
Other options at this level
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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 9060 XT run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of DOOM: The Dark Ages's AMD Radeon RX 6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of DOOM: The Dark Ages's Intel Core i5-3470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for DOOM: The Dark Ages?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 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 6600 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.