Darkwood

Darkwood

By Luigi R. Updated: March 2026

To run Darkwood (2017) on PC you need at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent processor and a GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4850, with 4GB of RAM and 6GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel i3 and a GeForce GTX 660 with 6GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Darkwood with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Darkwood.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent
  • GPU: GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4850
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 6
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel i3
  • GPU: GeForce GTX 660
  • RAM: 6
  • Storage: 6

Building a PC to play Darkwood at its best

Meeting the Darkwood minimum requirements (a GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4850) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended GeForce GTX 660 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 Darkwood'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 6GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Darkwood 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 Darkwood with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Darkwood.

Darkwood — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Darkwood?
Darkwood needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent CPU and a GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4850 graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 6GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Darkwood?
For a smooth experience, Darkwood recommends a Intel i3 and a GeForce GTX 660 with 6GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Darkwood need?
Darkwood requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 6GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Darkwood?
The minimum graphics card for Darkwood is a GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 4850, while a GeForce GTX 660 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.