Doom (2016) System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Doom (2016)
Developer:
id Software
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
13 May 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (862 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.4 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Doom (2016) system requirements for PC

To run Doom (2016), you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 55 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 7870, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 290. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-3770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
55 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
55 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
no data

Doom (2016) performance on your PC

Doom (2016) performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 290
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.1x faster than Radeon R9 290. Your graphics card can run Doom (2016) at recommended settings according to id Software.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Doom (2016) FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1440p
90−95
4K / 2160p
50−55

Doom (2016) performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-3770

Core i5-12400 is 3.0x faster than Core i7-3770. Your CPU can run Doom (2016) at recommended settings according to id Software.

FAQ

When was Doom (2016) released?
Doom (2016) was released on 13 May 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Doom (2016)?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Doom (2016).
How many GB is Doom (2016)?
Doom (2016) occupies about 55 GB of disk space.
Is Doom (2016) a demanding game?
Doom (2016) is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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