Dark Souls III
About Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III is FromSoftware's final chapter in the legendary Souls series, set in the crumbling kingdom of Lothric. Players experience the series' signature brutal but fair combat, deep character customization, and indirect, environmental storytelling. With the series-defining bonfire rest points, the risk of losing your souls currency, and unforgettable boss fights, Dark Souls III is widely considered the most polished and accessible, though still punishing, entry in the franchise.
Dark Souls III System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Dark Souls III — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 156 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 148 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 115 |
| RTX 3060 | 100 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 77 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Dark Souls III system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7950, Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300, 4 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290, Intel Core i7 veya dengi, 8 GB.
How many FPS will Dark Souls III run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 156 FPS in Dark Souls III on the RTX 4090, 115 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 77 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Dark Souls III, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7950, Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300, 4 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 290, Intel Core i7 veya dengi, 8 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Dark Souls III?
In large open-world and story-driven games, the biggest gains usually come from lowering draw distance, volumetric effects, shadows and ray tracing, while keeping texture quality as high as your VRAM allows. Dark Souls III recommends 8 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game