Can I run THE DESCENT?
THE DESCENT needs at least GTX 1070 8GB, and GTX 3060 8GB is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJan 5, 2024
- Steam user reviews68 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
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THE DESCENT system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-7700K |
| Graphics | GTX 1070 8GB | GTX 3060 8GB |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | estimated 16 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in THE DESCENT
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 | 24 | 18 | 11 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 35 | 26 | 16 |
| RTX 2060 | 40 | 30 | 18 |
| RTX 3060 | 54 | 40 | 24 |
| RTX 4060 | 58 | 43 | 26 |
| RTX 5060 | 70 | 52 | 31 |
| RX 9060 XT | 75 | 56 | 34 |
| RTX 3070 | 75 | 56 | 34 |
| RTX 4070 | 92 | 68 | 41 |
| RTX 5070 | 110 | 81 | 49 |
| RX 7800 XT | 97 | 71 | 43 |
| RX 9070 XT | 141 | 104 | 63 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 140 | 103 | 63 |
| RTX 4080 | 147 | 109 | 66 |
| RTX 5080 | 161 | 119 | 72 |
| RTX 4090 | 190 | 141 | 86 |
| RTX 5090 | 236 | 179 | 109 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for THE DESCENT?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~70 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~95 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ~179 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB ~63 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 THE DESCENT?
- THE DESCENT needs at least GTX 1070 8GB, and GTX 3060 8GB 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 THE DESCENT?
- Minimum: graphics GTX 1070 8GB, processor Intel Core i7-7700K, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GTX 3060 8GB.
