DOOM 3

DOOM 3

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run DOOM 3 (2012) on PC you need at least a 2.0 GHz dual core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM, with 3GB of RAM and 11GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2.4 GHz dual core and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM with 3GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against DOOM 3 with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2.0 GHz dual core
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM
  • RAM: 3
  • Storage: 11
Recommended
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz dual core
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM
  • RAM: 3
  • Storage: 11

DOOM 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for DOOM 3?
DOOM 3 needs at least a 2.0 GHz dual core CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM graphics card, 3GB of RAM and 11GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for DOOM 3?
For a smooth experience, DOOM 3 recommends a 2.4 GHz dual core and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM with 3GB of RAM.

How much RAM does DOOM 3 need?
DOOM 3 requires 3GB of RAM as a minimum, with 3GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run DOOM 3?
The minimum graphics card for DOOM 3 is a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.