DOOM system requirements

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Released May 12, 2016Action55 GB storageSteam

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DOOM needs at least NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better and Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better, 8 GB of RAM and 55 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 780 or better.

Updated October 3, 2026

What it takes to run DOOM

TargetGraphics cardProcessorMemory
MinimumNVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or betterIntel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better8 GB
RecommendedNVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or betterIntel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better8 GB
60 fps, 1080p HighGeForce GTX 780 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB
60 fps, 1440p HighGeForce GTX 970 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB
60 fps, 4K HighGeForce RTX 3050 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB

The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.

About DOOM

DOOM was released on May 12, 2016. Steam files it under Action. It needs 55 GB of free storage.

How to get the best frame rate in DOOM

The publisher's minimum for DOOM is NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better with Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better, and the recommended hardware is NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.

In our estimates a GeForce GTX 780 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 970 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 3050 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 DOOM

Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.

90+ great60+ smooth40+ playable30+ low settingsbelow 30
Graphics card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 275 fps
GeForce RTX 5070Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 221 fpsUltra 123 fps
GeForce RTX 4090Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 217 fps
GeForce RTX 4070 SuperUltra 300+ fpsUltra 225 fpsUltra 125 fps
GeForce RTX 4060Ultra 184 fpsUltra 132 fpsUltra 74 fps
GeForce RTX 3080Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 217 fpsUltra 121 fps
GeForce RTX 3060Ultra 150 fpsUltra 108 fpsUltra 60 fps
GeForce RTX 3050Ultra 110 fpsUltra 79 fpsHigh 61 fps
GeForce RTX 2060Ultra 116 fpsUltra 84 fpsHigh 65 fps
GeForce GTX 1660 SuperUltra 87 fpsUltra 62 fpsMedium 67 fps
GeForce GTX 1650High 78 fpsMedium 78 fpsUnder 60 fps
GeForce GTX 1060 6GBUltra 65 fpsHigh 65 fpsLow 69 fps
Radeon RX 9070 XTUltra 300+ fpsUltra 273 fpsUltra 152 fps
Radeon RX 7800 XTUltra 291 fpsUltra 210 fpsUltra 116 fps
Radeon RX 6600Ultra 139 fpsUltra 100 fpsHigh 77 fps
Radeon RX 580Ultra 62 fpsHigh 62 fpsLow 66 fps
Arc B580Ultra 200 fpsUltra 144 fpsUltra 80 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 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.

Processor

A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 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 DOOM

What are the minimum system requirements for DOOM?

Minimum: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better, NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better, 8 GB of memory, 55 GB of free storage.

What are the recommended system requirements for DOOM?

Recommended: Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better, NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better, 8 GB of memory.

What graphics card do I need to run DOOM at 60 fps?

In our estimate a GeForce GTX 780 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 970 for 1440p.

How much RAM does DOOM need?

The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.

How much storage does DOOM need?

About 55 GB of free space, plus room for updates.

Can an RTX 3060 run DOOM?

Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 209 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.

Requirements from the game's Steam page. Powered by Steam. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve or the publisher.