Black Desert

Black Desert

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Black Desert (2017) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) processor and a GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480, with 8GB of RAM and 80GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series and a GeForce GTX 1660 Super with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Black Desert with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core i3 (4th Generation)
  • GPU: GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 80
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series
  • GPU: GeForce GTX 1660 Super
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 80

Black Desert — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Black Desert?
Black Desert needs at least a Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) CPU and a GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 80GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Black Desert?
For a smooth experience, Black Desert recommends a Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series and a GeForce GTX 1660 Super with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Black Desert need?
Black Desert requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Black Desert?
The minimum graphics card for Black Desert is a GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480, while a GeForce GTX 1660 Super is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.