About Black Desert
Black Desert was released on May 24, 2017. Steam files it under Action, Adventure and Massively Multiplayer. It needs 80 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Black Desert system requirements
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Black Desert needs at least GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 and Intel Core i3 (4th Generation), 8 GB of RAM and 80 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1660 Super or better.
Updated October 4, 2026
What it takes to run Black Desert
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 | Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) | 8 GB |
| Recommended | GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1660 Super or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Radeon RX 5600 XT or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 5060 or better | Ryzen 7 2700X or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Black Desert
The publisher's minimum for Black Desert is GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 with Intel Core i3 (4th Generation), and the recommended hardware is GeForce GTX 1660 Super. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1660 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon RX 5600 XT does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 5060 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Black Desert
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 247 fps | Ultra 137 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 153 fps | Ultra 110 fps | Ultra 61 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 271 fps | Ultra 195 fps | Ultra 108 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 112 fps | Ultra 62 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 92 fps | Ultra 66 fps | Medium 71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 150 fps | Ultra 108 fps | Ultra 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 75 fps | High 75 fps | Low 79 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | High 76 fps | Medium 77 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | High 80 fps | Medium 81 fps | Low 61 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Low 74 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Medium 63 fps | Low 62 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 189 fps | Ultra 136 fps | Ultra 76 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 145 fps | Ultra 105 fps | High 81 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 69 fps | High 69 fps | Low 73 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 100 fps | Ultra 72 fps | Medium 78 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 7 2700X meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Black Desert
What are the minimum system requirements for Black Desert?
Minimum: Intel Core i3 (4th Generation), GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480, 8 GB of memory, 80 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Black Desert?
Recommended: Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series, GeForce GTX 1660 Super, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Black Desert at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1660 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 1440p.
How much RAM does Black Desert need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Black Desert need?
About 80 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Black Desert?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 104 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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