Doom 3: BFG Edition System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Doom 3: BFG Edition
Developer:
id Software
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
19 October 2012 (12 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (32 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.6 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Doom 3: BFG Edition system requirements for PC

To run Doom 3: BFG Edition, you'll need at least 3 GB of RAM and 11 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 260. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium D 915 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT / ATI Radeon HD 5750, 512 MB video RAM
Pass CPU:
2.0 GHz dual core
Pass RAM:
3 GB RAM
File size:
11 GB
Operating system:
Windows Vista/ Windows 7
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 5850, 768 MB video RAM
Pass CPU:
2.4 GHz dual core
Pass RAM:
3 GB system RAM
File size:
11 GB
Operating system:
Windows Vista-64/ Windows 7-64
DirectX:
no data

Doom 3: BFG Edition performance on your PC

Doom 3: BFG Edition performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 260

GeForce RTX 3060 is 14.1x faster than GeForce GTX 260. Your graphics card can run Doom 3: BFG Edition at recommended settings according to id Software.

Doom 3: BFG Edition performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium D 915

Core i5-12400 is 42.0x faster than Pentium D 915. Your CPU can run Doom 3: BFG Edition at recommended settings according to id Software.

FAQ

When was Doom 3: BFG Edition released?
Doom 3: BFG Edition was released on 19 October 2012.
How much RAM do I need for Doom 3: BFG Edition?
You need a minimum of 3 GB RAM for Doom 3: BFG Edition.
How many GB is Doom 3: BFG Edition?
Doom 3: BFG Edition occupies about 11 GB of disk space.
Is Doom 3: BFG Edition a demanding game?
Doom 3: BFG Edition is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.6 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.1 32 votes

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