Crimson Desert System Requirements: Can I Run It?
Last updated: October 12, 2026
Crimson Desert is an action and adventure game from 2026. To run it, you need at least a GTX 1060 or RX 5500 XT and 16 GB of RAM. For smooth play at about 60 FPS on high settings, the recommended graphics card is an RTX 2080 or RX 6700 XT with 16 GB of RAM. That makes it one of the more demanding games around: it needs more graphics power than 95% of the 1,000 PC games in our checker.
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Crimson Desert system requirements at a glance
- Minimum: CPU Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500; GPU RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060; 16 GB RAM
- Recommended: CPU Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K; GPU RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080; 16 GB RAM
- Storage: 150 GB available space
- Example: an RTX 4060 with a Ryzen 5 7600 runs it at about 75 FPS on Medium at 1080p (estimate).
Crimson Desert system requirements
These are the official Crimson Desert PC requirements from its Steam store page: the minimum specs and the recommended specs. The minimum specs are usually enough for about 30 FPS on low settings at 1080p. The recommended specs aim for about 60 FPS on high settings.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 | Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics card | RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 | RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD required | SSD required |
Crimson Desert FPS by graphics card
How many frames per second can you expect? The table shows our estimate for popular graphics cards on the High preset. “Below minimum” means the card is slower than the minimum requirement.
| Graphics card | 1080p High | 1440p High | 4K High |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1650 (4GB) | Below minimum | – | – |
| GTX 1060 (6GB) | 25 | 20 | 10 |
| RX 580 (8GB) | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| RTX 2060 (6GB) | 40 | 30 | 15 |
| RTX 3060 (12GB) | 50 | 35 | 20 |
| RX 6600 (8GB) | 50 | 35 | 20 |
| RTX 4060 (8GB) | 60 | 40 | 20 |
| RX 7600 (8GB) | 55 | 40 | 20 |
| RTX 4060 Ti (8GB) | 65 | 45 | 25 |
| RTX 5060 (8GB) | 65 | 45 | 25 |
| RTX 4070 (12GB) | 75 | 50 | 30 |
| RX 7800 XT (16GB) | 80 | 55 | 30 |
| RTX 5070 (12GB) | 80 | 55 | 30 |
Can these graphics cards run Crimson Desert?
Here is a quick answer for common desktop graphics cards, paired with a modern 6-core processor and 16 GB of RAM.
| Graphics card | Can it run the game? | Expected result |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti (4GB) | No, below minimum | slower than the minimum graphics card |
| GTX 1650 (4GB) | No, below minimum | slower than the minimum graphics card |
| GTX 1060 (6GB) | Only on the lowest settings | about 45 FPS on Low at 1080p |
| GTX 1660 Super (6GB) | Yes, playable | about 60 FPS on Low at 1080p |
| RX 580 (8GB) | Yes, playable | about 50 FPS on Low at 1080p |
| RTX 2060 (6GB) | Yes, playable | about 70 FPS on Low at 1080p |
| RTX 3050 (8GB) | Yes, playable | about 60 FPS on Low at 1080p |
| RTX 3060 (12GB) | Yes, playable | about 65 FPS on Medium at 1080p |
| RX 6600 (8GB) | Yes, playable | about 65 FPS on Medium at 1080p |
| RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | Yes, runs well | about 75 FPS on Medium at 1080p |
| RTX 4060 (8GB) | Yes, runs well | about 75 FPS on Medium at 1080p |
| RX 7600 (8GB) | Yes, playable | about 75 FPS on Medium at 1080p |
| Arc B580 (12GB) | Yes, runs well | about 60 FPS on High at 1080p |
| RTX 5060 (8GB) | Yes, runs well | about 65 FPS on High at 1080p |
| RX 9060 XT (16GB) | Yes, runs well | about 65 FPS on High at 1080p |
| RTX 4070 (12GB) | Yes, runs well | about 60 FPS on Ultra at 1080p |
| RX 7800 XT (16GB) | Yes, runs well | about 65 FPS on Ultra at 1080p |
| RTX 5070 (12GB) | Yes, runs well | about 65 FPS on Ultra at 1080p |
Can I run Crimson Desert on a laptop?
Laptop graphics chips are slower than desktop cards with the same name, so check the laptop version of your chip in the checker above. Here is how common laptop graphics handle it:
- Intel Iris Xe (integrated): No, below minimum
- Radeon 780M (integrated): No, below minimum
- RTX 3050 Laptop (4GB): Yes, playable, about 55 FPS on Low at 1080p
- RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB): Yes, playable, about 60 FPS on Medium at 1080p
- RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB): Yes, playable, about 70 FPS on Medium at 1080p
How to get better FPS
- Update your graphics driver before you play. New drivers often fix stutter in recent games. See how to update GPU drivers.
- Turn on upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) if the game supports it. It gives a big FPS boost on mid-range cards.
- Lower the shadows and volumetric effects first. They cost a lot of FPS but change the look the least.
- Close background apps, especially with 16 GB of RAM, and keep your PC cool. Check temperatures with our CPU temperature guide.
- If your CPU or GPU holds you back, use the bottleneck calculator to see which part to upgrade first.
Crimson Desert FAQ
What are the minimum requirements for Crimson Desert?
The minimum PC specs are: OS: Windows 10 64-bit; processor: Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500; graphics: RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060; memory: 16 GB; storage: 150 GB available space. With these parts, expect low settings at 1080p and around 30 FPS.
What are the recommended specs for Crimson Desert?
The recommended PC specs are: processor: Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K; graphics: RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080; memory: 16 GB. These are meant for about 60 FPS on high settings at 1080p.
How much RAM does Crimson Desert need?
It needs at least 16 GB of RAM.
How much storage does Crimson Desert need?
It needs 150 GB available space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading and less stutter.
Can a GTX 1650 run Crimson Desert?
No. A GTX 1650 is clearly slower than the minimum graphics card for this game.
Can I run Crimson Desert on integrated graphics?
Mostly no. For a good experience you need a dedicated graphics card.
Can I run Crimson Desert on a laptop?
Yes, if the laptop has a dedicated graphics card. A laptop with an RTX 4050 meets the minimum and plays it on lower settings. Keep the laptop plugged in while you play.
Does Crimson Desert run on Windows 10?
Yes. The minimum operating system listed on Steam is Windows 10 64-bit.
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Requirements from the official Steam store page of Crimson Desert, checked October 12, 2026. FPS figures are estimates from our checker, not benchmarks.