Black Desert System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Black Desert
Developer:
Pearl Abyss
Publisher:
Pearl Abyss
Release date:
3 March 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (40 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.8 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official Black Desert system requirements for PC

To run Black Desert, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 39 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9800 GTX+, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i3-530 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-650 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTS 250, GeForce 9800 GTX, Radeon HD 3870 X2
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-530 2.9GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
39 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 970, AMD RX 480
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
39 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

Black Desert performance on your PC

Black Desert performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Black Desert at recommended settings according to Pearl Abyss.

Black Desert performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-650

Core i5-12400 is 8.6x faster than Core i5-650. Your CPU can run Black Desert at recommended settings according to Pearl Abyss.

FAQ

When was Black Desert released?
Black Desert was released on 3 March 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Black Desert?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Black Desert. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Black Desert?
Black Desert occupies about 39 GB of disk space.
Is Black Desert a demanding game?
Black Desert is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.8 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.1 40 votes

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