DOOM

DOOM

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Release date 2016-05-12
Genre Action
Metacritic 85/100
What hardware does DOOM need?

DOOM has an FPSHQ demand score of 53/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

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DOOM is a game by id Software. Steam release date: May 12, 2016. Steam reviews: 155 803. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better. It needs at least 8 GB of RAM.

About the game

Developer
id Software
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Release date
May 12, 2016
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
155 803
Metacritic
85/100

DOOM system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Intel Core i7-3770/AMD FX-8350 or better
Memory 8 GB ОЗУ 8 GB ОЗУ
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better NVIDIA GTX 970 4GB/AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB or better
Storage 55 GB 55 GB
Notes Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap Requires Steam activation and broadband internet connection for Multiplayer and SnapMap

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is DOOM and does it need an SSD

DOOM needs 55 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). requirements

55 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
99 %of 91823 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of DOOM do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

DOOMDOOM55 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 820)Median of 2016 games (n = 820)1 GBMedian of 91823 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91823 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDOOMDOOM55 GBMedian of 2016 games (n = 820)Median of 2016 games (n = 820)1 GBMedian of 91823 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 91823 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 8, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for DOOM on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 225–350 185–285 110–170
GeForce RTX 4090 S 210–325 160–250 93–140
GeForce RTX 5080 S 195–305 145–225 80–125
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 185–285 130–205 72–110
GeForce RTX 4080 A 175–275 125–195 68–105
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 175–275 125–195 68–105
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 170–265 120–185 64–97
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 165–255 115–180 62–95
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 150–235 100–160 56–85
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 160–250 110–175 59–90
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 145–230 100–155 53–82
Radeon RX 9070 A 140–225 98–155 52–80

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run DOOM

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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53
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

85
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

53/100
FPSHQ load index
84–130FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
81–125FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
8GB
minimum RAM
2016
release year
In short

Can my PC run DOOM?

DOOM (2016): FPSHQ load index 53 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 84–130 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 81–125 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 8, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
53 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
95 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
103 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS DOOM, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for DOOM?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better, NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better, 8 GB RAM, 55 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is DOOM and does it need an SSD?
DOOM needs 55 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). The requirements of DOOM do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of DOOM?
Genre: Action. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: id Software. Publisher: Bethesda Softworks.
Is DOOM worth buying?
Metacritic score: 85/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2016-05-12.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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