Dakar 18
To run Dakar 18 (2018) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i5-2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-6100 @ 3.3 GHz or equivalent Core i3-7340 processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better), with 4GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or better with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Dakar 18 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Dakar 18.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i5-2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-6100 @ 3.3 GHz or equivalent Core i3-7340
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or better
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Building a PC to play Dakar 18 at its best
Meeting the Dakar 18 minimum requirements (a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better)) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or better is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Dakar 18's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Dakar 18 back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Dakar 18 with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Dakar 18.
Dakar 18 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Dakar 18?
Dakar 18 needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400s @ 2.5 GHz or AMD FX-6100 @ 3.3 GHz or equivalent Core i3-7340 CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Dakar 18?
For a smooth experience, Dakar 18 recommends a Intel Core i5-4690k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz or equivalent and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or better with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Dakar 18 need?
Dakar 18 requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Dakar 18?
The minimum graphics card for Dakar 18 is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 (2GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better), while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
