The Darkness II System Requirements
The Darkness II, released Feb 9, 2012, is an action game from Digital Extremes. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for The Darkness II call for Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 1.5 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for The Darkness II call for NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-3240 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600 | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT |
| RAM | 1.5 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
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Best GPU for The Darkness II
Full GPU guide →The Darkness II's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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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 The Darkness II
Full CPU guide →The Darkness II's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$104.97Intel 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
~$84.93AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$179AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for The Darkness II
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Darkness II 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 The Darkness II?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Darkness II?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Darkness II's NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Darkness II?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Darkness II's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for The Darkness II?
- 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 The Darkness II?
- 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 The Darkness II need?
- The Darkness II lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT still enough for The Darkness II?
- 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.