Black Desert
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 970
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~62 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~33 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Strategy
- Release
- May 24, 2017
- Developer
- Pearl Abyss
- Publisher
- Pearl Abyss
Played by over 20 million Adventurers - Black Desert Online is an open-world, action MMORPG. Experience intense, action-packed combat, battle massive world bosses, fight alongside friends to siege and conquer castles, and train in professions such as fishing, trading, crafting, cooking, and more!
SandboxAction RPGExplorationMMORPGWarMedievalCraftingPvPFirst-PersonAction-Adventure
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What you need for Black Desert
Black Desert needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Black Desert →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 48 | 34 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 72 | 50 | 30 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 79 | 55 | 33 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 86 | 60 | 36 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 89 | 62 | 37 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 99 | 70 | 42 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 101 | 71 | 42 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 118 | 83 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 149 | 104 | 63 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 166 | 116 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 171 | 120 | 72 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 223 | 156 | 94 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 231 | 162 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 258 | 155 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Black Desert system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (4th Generation) No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen 5 2000 Series No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 970, Radeon RX 480 | GeForce GTX 1660 Super |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 80 GB | 80 GB |
| Notes | 80GB HDD (SSD recommended) | 80GB SSD |
Source: Steam.
Black Desert on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 33 high | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 ultra | Below minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 34 high | Below minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 34 high | Below minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 3
- Metacritic
- 80
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesPartial Controller Support
- Languages (11)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Thai, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
Full audio: English, Japanese, Russian, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
- [September 23] Special Autumn Gift for Adventurers2026-09-23
- [September 17] Special Fortune from Donghwa's Gifts! Events at a Glance!2026-09-17
- [September 10] Enjoy Relaxing Fall with Cooking/Alchemy Hot Time!2026-09-10
- [September 3] Heidel Ball Login Rewards Pt. 2, Gathering & Training Hot Time!2026-09-03
- [August 27] Prepare for GUILD LEAGUE! Sailing Hot Time and Additional Supplies!2026-08-27
- [August 20] Mysterious Ore, Special Sailing Pass, and more! Events at a Glance!2026-08-20
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Black Desert run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Black Desert's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 970). Our model still estimates ~58 fps at 1080p low (range 47–70, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~62 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Black Desert run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Black Desert Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the ultra preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Black Desert at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Black Desert by brand.
Can I run Black Desert on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~62 fps (range 49–74, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~76 fps at 1080p low. Black Desert on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Black Desert need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Black Desert.
How much storage does Black Desert take?
Black Desert needs 80 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 (64-bit).