Black Desert Online System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Black Desert Online
Developer:
Pearl Abyss
Publisher:
Kakao Games Europe
Release date:
3 March 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (297 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.9 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official Black Desert Online system requirements for PC

To run Black Desert Online, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 27 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9800 GTX+, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i3-530 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-650 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTS 250, GeForce 9800 GTX, Radeon HD 3870 X2
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-530 2.9GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
27 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 or higher (32-bit or 64-bit) http://gamesystemrequirements.com/
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 970, AMD RX 480
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-650 3.2GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
27 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 or higher (32-bit or 64-bit)
DirectX:
no data

Black Desert Online performance on your PC


Black Desert Online performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Black Desert Online at recommended settings according to Pearl Abyss.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Black Desert Online FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
130−140
medium settings / 1080p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
85−90

Black Desert Online performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-650

Core i5-12400 is 8.6x faster than Core i5-650. Your CPU can run Black Desert Online at recommended settings according to Pearl Abyss.


FAQ

When was Black Desert Online released?
Black Desert Online was released on 3 March 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Black Desert Online?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Black Desert Online. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Black Desert Online?
Black Desert Online occupies about 27 GB of disk space.
Is Black Desert Online a demanding game?
Black Desert Online is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.9 out of 10.

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