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System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) | Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series | Detecting... |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | Detecting... |
| Storage | 80 GB | 80 GB | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
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About
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Black Desert on my PC?
To run Black Desert you need at least a GeForce GTX 970 or a Radeon RX 480, plus 8 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce GTX 1660 Super, plus 16 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Black Desert?
Black Desert minimum requirements: GPU: GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480, CPU: Intel Core i3 (4th Generation), RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 80 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Black Desert?
Black Desert recommended specs: GPU: GeForce GTX 1660 Super, CPU: Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series, RAM: 16 GB, Storage: 80 GB.
How many GB is Black Desert?
Black Desert requires at least 80 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Black Desert?
No — a GTX 1650 falls below the minimum GPU requirement for Black Desert. You would need a stronger card (roughly GeForce GTX 970 or better) for a playable experience.
Is Black Desert CPU or GPU intensive?
Black Desert is primarily GPU intensive. The minimum GPU tier is high relative to the CPU requirement, so the graphics card is the main bottleneck — upgrading your GPU will deliver the biggest frame rate gains.
Can Steam Deck run Black Desert?
Unfortunately, Black Desert is currently marked as Unsupported on Steam Deck. Valve has tested it and determined it does not work properly on the device due to compatibility issues.
How many players can run Black Desert?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 91% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Black Desert and 86% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
