About Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide was released on November 30, 2022. Steam files it under Action, Adventure and RPG. It needs 72 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide system requirements
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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 and Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz), 8 GB of RAM and 72 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 2060 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 | Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz) | 8 GB |
| Recommended | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT | Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz) | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 2060 or better | Core i5-10500 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 2070 Super or better | Core i5-10500 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 7800 XT or better | Core i5-10500 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
The publisher's minimum for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570 with Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz), and the recommended hardware is NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 2060 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 2070 Super does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 7800 XT 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
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 256 fps | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 102 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 114 fps | Ultra 82 fps | High 63 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 202 fps | Ultra 146 fps | Ultra 81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 84 fps | High 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 68 fps | High 68 fps | Low 72 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 112 fps | Ultra 81 fps | High 62 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High 78 fps | Medium 78 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Medium 80 fps | Low 78 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Medium 63 fps | Low 61 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Low 64 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 141 fps | Ultra 102 fps | High 78 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 108 fps | Ultra 78 fps | High 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High 72 fps | Medium 72 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Low 61 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 75 fps | High 75 fps | Low 79 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 Core i5-10500 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
What are the minimum system requirements for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Minimum: Intel i5-6600 (3.30GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 2400G (3.6 GHz), NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 OR AMD Radeon RX 570, 8 GB of memory, 72 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Recommended: Intel i7-9700K (3.70GHz) OR AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (4.2GHz), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2060 OR AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 2060 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 2070 Super for 1440p.
How much RAM does Warhammer 40,000: Darktide 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 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide need?
About 72 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Warhammer 40,000: Darktide?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 78 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs well.
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