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Can you run Dark Souls III? — Estimated FPS with your GPU

Genre: Action RPGRelease: 2016Developer: FromSoftware, Inc.Release Date: 11 Apr, 2016

Difficulty levelModerate (25%)

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Estimated FPS for Dark Souls III by graphics card

We calculated the estimated FPS for Dark Souls III on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.

GPU	1080p (Full HD)	1440p (2K)	4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB	159 Estimated	159 Estimated	159 Estimated

What GPU do you need for Dark Souls III?

Most modern GPUs handle Dark Souls III without issues. Even a RTX 3050 reaches over 60 FPS.

If you have a 144Hz monitor and want stable 144+ FPS, we recommend a RTX 4070 Ti Super or better.

To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RX 6600 XT is enough. At 4K, you will need a Arc B580 or better for a smooth experience.

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Frequently asked questions about Dark Souls III

Can I run Dark Souls III on my PC?

It depends on your GPU. Dark Souls III is a Moderate game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 3050.

What GPU do I need for Dark Souls III at 144 FPS?

For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a RTX 4070 Ti Super or better.

Can I play Dark Souls III at 4K?

Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a Arc B580 or better.

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RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB	158 Estimated	156 Estimated	148 Estimated

↓ -1.3% FPS
RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB	156 Estimated	153 Estimated	140 Estimated

↓ -5.1% FPS
RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB	148 Estimated	145 Estimated	133 Estimated

↓ -0.7% FPS
RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB	147 Estimated	142 Estimated	124 Estimated

↓ -2.7% FPS
RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB	143 Estimated	138 Estimated	119 Estimated

↓ -2.1% FPS
RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB	140 Estimated	135 Estimated	120 Estimated

↓ -3.6% FPS
RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB	135 Estimated	130 Estimated	112 Estimated

↓ -3.7% FPS
RX 9070AMD 16GB	130 Estimated	124 Estimated	103 Estimated

↓ -0.8% FPS
RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB	129 Estimated	124 Estimated	101 Estimated

↓ -1.6% FPS
RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB	127 Estimated	119 Estimated	94 Estimated

↓ -6.3% FPS
RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB	119 Estimated	114 Estimated	89 Estimated

↓ -5.9% FPS
RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB	112 Estimated	101 Estimated	75 Estimated

↓ -7.1% FPS
RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB	104 Estimated	98 Estimated	72 Estimated

↓ -2.9% FPS
RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB	101 Estimated	88 Estimated	62 Estimated

↓ -3.0% FPS
Arc B580INTEL 12GB	98 Estimated	86 Estimated	62 Estimated

↓ -4.1% FPS
RX 7600AMD 8GB	94 Estimated	80 Estimated	54 Estimated

↓ -5.3% FPS
RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB	89 Estimated	80 Estimated	55 Estimated

↓ -3.4% FPS
RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB	86 Estimated	73 Estimated	47 Estimated

↓ -18.6% FPS
RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB	70 Estimated	57 Estimated	33 Estimated