Can I run Darwinia?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseDec 1, 2005
- Steam user reviews78 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Darwinia system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 or later | – |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (Westmere) or better | estimated ≈ Core i5-6600K class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | 4GB of VRAM | estimated ≈ GTX 1070 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 4GB of RAM | estimated 8 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | – | – |
Estimated FPS in Darwinia
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 89 | 66 | 40 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 127 | 94 | 57 |
| RTX 2060 | 147 | 109 | 66 |
| RTX 3060 | 197 | 146 | 89 |
| RTX 4060 | 213 | 158 | 96 |
| RTX 5060 | 257 | 190 | 116 |
| RX 9060 XT | 276 | 204 | 124 |
| RTX 3070 | 276 | 204 | 124 |
| RTX 4070 | 339 | 251 | 152 |
| RTX 5070 | 403 | 298 | 181 |
| RX 7800 XT | 356 | 263 | 160 |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 384 | 233 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 380 | 231 |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 402 | 244 |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 438 | 266 |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 315 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 400 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Darwinia?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~213 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~158 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~158 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~96 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Darwinia?
- Darwinia needs at least 4GB of VRAM. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Darwinia?
- Minimum: graphics 4GB of VRAM, processor Intel Core i5 (Westmere) or better, RAM 4GB of RAM.
