Can I run Dark Matter?
Dark Matter needs at least Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card, and nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseOct 17, 2013
- Steam user reviews44 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
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Dark Matter system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | Windows 7 or 8 |
| Processor | Intel Core Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or better) | Intel Core I5 or higher |
| Graphics | Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card | nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Dark Matter
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 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Dark Matter?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Dark Matter?
- Dark Matter needs at least Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card, and nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher is recommended. 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 Dark Matter?
- Minimum: graphics Shader Model 3.0 compatible videocard, 256 MB nVidia or ATI graphics card, processor Intel Core Duo Processor (2.4 GHz or better), RAM 2 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: nVidia Geforce 460 series or better, Radeon HD5450 or better; 512 MB or higher.
- Can I run Dark Matter on the Steam Deck?
- Dark Matter is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
