Can I Run Crimson Desert on My PC / Laptop?
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Can I run Crimson Desert on my PC?
Use the checker above to find out in seconds. Pick your graphics card and processor and it compares them against Crimson Desert's official requirements. As a quick guide, you need at least a RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 graphics card, a Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 processor, and 16 GB RAM of RAM to play at 1080p.
Can I run Crimson Desert on my laptop?
Yes, if your laptop has a dedicated graphics card around a RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 or better and 16 GB RAM of RAM. Laptops with only integrated graphics usually fall short. Enter your laptop's GPU in the tool above to check. Keep in mind that the laptop version of a card runs a little slower than the desktop card of the same name, and heat can lower sustained frame rates.
To run Crimson Desert you need at least a RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 graphics card, a Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 processor, and 16 GB RAM. Use the checker above to see whether your PC or laptop clears the bar, then check the full requirements below.
Crimson Desert system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 | Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K |
| Graphics card (GPU) | RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 | RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
Storage: 150 GB available space
Can these graphics cards run Crimson Desert?
| Graphics card | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| GTX 1650 | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| RX 570 | Below minimum | Below the minimum. Expect very low settings and low frame rates. |
| RX 580 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1060 6GB | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1650 Super | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 Super | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3050 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| GTX 1660 Ti | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6600 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 2060 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 4050 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| Arc A750 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RTX 3060 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6600 XT | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 7600 | Playable | Clears the minimum. Good for 1080p on low to medium, better with upscaling on. |
| RX 6700 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
Can I run Crimson Desert? Your questions answered
Pick your graphics card and processor in the checker above and it compares them to Crimson Desert's requirements. As a guide, you need at least a RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060, a Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500, and 16 GB RAM.
The minimum is a Ryzen 5 2600X / i5-8500 processor, a RX 5500 XT / GTX 1060 graphics card, and 16 GB RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are in the table above.
For a smoother experience Crimson Desert recommends a Ryzen 5 5600 / i5-11600K processor, a RX 6700 XT / RTX 2080 graphics card, and 16 GB RAM.
Yes. The RTX 3050 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Not really. The GTX 1650 sits below Crimson Desert's minimum graphics card, so you would be on very low settings and low frame rates, if it runs at all.
Yes. The GTX 1060 6GB clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RX 580 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4060 is at or above Crimson Desert's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The RTX 3060 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RTX 2060 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1660 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1660 Super clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The RX 6600 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes. The GTX 1660 Ti clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 Ti is at or above Crimson Desert's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes. The RTX 4050 clears Crimson Desert's minimum. Expect 1080p on low to medium settings, and turning on DLSS or FSR gives a smoother frame rate.
Not really. The GTX 1050 Ti sits below Crimson Desert's minimum graphics card, so you would be on very low settings and low frame rates, if it runs at all.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4070 is at or above Crimson Desert's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
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