What GPU do I need to run Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss?

The minimum GPU requirement for Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss is DirectX 9.0c compatible video card. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss?

The minimum system requirements for Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss are: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.4 GHz, GPU: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss

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64 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	975 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	836 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	906 fps	736 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	882 fps	716 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	833 fps	677 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	949 fps	759 fps	617 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	857 fps	686 fps	557 fps
RTX 3060	918 fps	735 fps	588 fps	478 fps
GTX 1660 Super	666 fps	533 fps	426 fps	346 fps

1440p performance

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	985 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	925 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	900 fps	731 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	964 fps	771 fps	627 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	849 fps	680 fps	552 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	827 fps	661 fps	537 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	976 fps	781 fps	624 fps	507 fps
RTX 3070	890 fps	712 fps	569 fps	463 fps
RTX 4060	804 fps	643 fps	514 fps	418 fps
RTX 3060	689 fps	551 fps	441 fps	358 fps
GTX 1660 Super	499 fps	399 fps	320 fps	260 fps

4K performance

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	823 fps	669 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	955 fps	764 fps	621 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	857 fps	686 fps	557 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	808 fps	647 fps	525 fps
RTX 4080 Super	949 fps	759 fps	607 fps	493 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	750 fps	600 fps	480 fps	390 fps
RTX 4070	643 fps	514 fps	411 fps	334 fps
RX 7800 XT	566 fps	453 fps	362 fps	294 fps
RTX 3080	551 fps	441 fps	353 fps	287 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	520 fps	416 fps	333 fps	271 fps
RTX 3070	474 fps	380 fps	304 fps	247 fps
RTX 4060	429 fps	343 fps	274 fps	223 fps
RTX 3060	367 fps	294 fps	235 fps	191 fps
GTX 1660 Super	266 fps	213 fps	170 fps	138 fps

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About

Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss, released in 2012, is an acclaimed expansion for the original Dark Souls, offering players a deeper dive into its challenging gameplay and rich lore. Set in a dark fantasy world, this action RPG is noted for its punishing combat mechanics, intricate level design, and the iconic character Artorias, which adds to the game's legacy. The expansion is beloved for its atmospheric environments and the intense battles that have become synonymous with the Dark Souls franchise.

In terms of PC performance, Artorias of the Abyss is relatively accessible for gamers. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card and only 1 GB of RAM needed, it can run smoothly even on modest systems. Players looking to achieve solid FPS performance should aim for mid-tier GPUs to enjoy better graphics settings and a more fluid experience, allowing the atmospheric visuals and intricate details to shine in this challenging game.

Given its impressive rating of 90/100 and the cult following surrounding the Dark Souls series, Artorias of the Abyss is a must-play for fans of the action RPG genre. Its engaging gameplay and rewarding difficulty ensure a memorable experience that is worth every frame per second, making it a standout title in the PC gaming community.

Performance profile

August 2012 release. Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Extremely light — Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss 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.