Black Desert
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 872 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 920 fps | 747 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 810 fps | 658 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 985 fps | 788 fps | 641 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 931 fps | 745 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 821 fps | 657 fps | 526 fps | 427 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 595 fps | 476 fps | 381 fps | 310 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 934 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 805 fps | 654 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 862 fps | 690 fps | 560 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 949 fps | 760 fps | 608 fps | 494 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 924 fps | 739 fps | 591 fps | 480 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 796 fps | 636 fps | 509 fps | 414 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 719 fps | 575 fps | 460 fps | 374 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 447 fps | 357 fps | 286 fps | 232 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 920 fps | 736 fps | 598 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 854 fps | 683 fps | 555 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 903 fps | 723 fps | 578 fps | 470 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 849 fps | 679 fps | 543 fps | 441 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 671 fps | 536 fps | 429 fps | 349 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 575 fps | 460 fps | 368 fps | 299 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 506 fps | 405 fps | 324 fps | 263 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 493 fps | 394 fps | 315 fps | 256 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 424 fps | 339 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 383 fps | 307 fps | 245 fps | 199 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 328 fps | 263 fps | 210 fps | 171 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 238 fps | 191 fps | 152 fps | 124 fps |
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About
Black Desert is an action-packed MMORPG released in 2014 that pushes the boundaries of what massively multiplayer games can achieve. The game combines intense PvP combat and siege warfare with an expansive open world full of diverse activities like trading, fishing, alchemy, and exploration. Black Desert is particularly notable for its remastered graphics and audio that showcase impressive visual fidelity for an MMO.
Running Black Desert smoothly requires modest hardware by modern standards. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 8540 will handle minimum settings, though you'll want something more capable to experience the game's remastered visuals at playable FPS rates. The game demands 8 GB of RAM minimum, and performance scales well across different GPU tiers, making it relatively accessible whether you're on budget or high-end hardware.
Black Desert scores 66/100, making it a solid choice if you enjoy action RPGs and MMO gameplay. If competitive PvP, crafting systems, and open-world exploration appeal to you, it's worth trying despite the middling review score.
Performance profile
Released in December 2014, Black Desert sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, Black Desert is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Black Desert runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
The Black Stones. A source of power so great they are said to have corrupted the minds of the Ancients and caused the fall of a great civilization. Commonly found in the harsh, hostile desert situated between the warring nations of the Republic of Calpheon and the Kingdom of Valencia. The Calpheonians call this area the Black Desert, while the Valencians know it as the Red Desert, a testament to the rivers of blood spilled there. The commercialist republic and absolute monarchy both lay claim to the desert’s resources. Both are ready to wage war for it. You will uncover the hidden secrets of ancient civilization through the histories of Calpheon and Valencia. Lost memories and the secret of the Black Spirit will be unveiled. A journey to seek the true face of the ancient civilization around the Black Desert awaits you.
