What GPU do I need to run Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King?

The minimum GPU requirement for Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is ATI Radeon HD 5870. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King?

The minimum system requirements for Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King are: CPU: AMD Phenom II X2 555 3.2 GHz, GPU: ATI Radeon HD 5870, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King 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 II: Crown of the Sunken King

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1080p performance

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	925 fps	751 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	859 fps	698 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	963 fps	771 fps	626 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	908 fps	727 fps	590 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	853 fps	683 fps	555 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	843 fps	674 fps	539 fps	438 fps
RTX 4070	722 fps	578 fps	462 fps	376 fps
RX 7800 XT	636 fps	509 fps	407 fps	331 fps
RTX 3080	619 fps	495 fps	396 fps	322 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	585 fps	468 fps	374 fps	304 fps
RTX 3070	533 fps	427 fps	341 fps	277 fps
RTX 4060	482 fps	385 fps	308 fps	250 fps
RTX 3060	413 fps	330 fps	264 fps	215 fps
GTX 1660 Super	299 fps	239 fps	192 fps	156 fps

1440p performance

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	867 fps	694 fps	564 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	805 fps	644 fps	523 fps
RX 7900 XTX	903 fps	722 fps	578 fps	470 fps
RTX 5080	851 fps	681 fps	545 fps	443 fps
RTX 4080 Super	800 fps	640 fps	512 fps	416 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	632 fps	506 fps	405 fps	329 fps
RTX 4070	542 fps	433 fps	347 fps	282 fps
RX 7800 XT	477 fps	382 fps	306 fps	248 fps
RTX 3080	464 fps	372 fps	297 fps	242 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	439 fps	351 fps	281 fps	228 fps
RTX 3070	400 fps	320 fps	256 fps	208 fps
RTX 4060	361 fps	289 fps	231 fps	188 fps
RTX 3060	310 fps	248 fps	198 fps	161 fps
GTX 1660 Super	224 fps	180 fps	144 fps	117 fps

4K performance

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	578 fps	462 fps	370 fps	301 fps
RTX 4090	537 fps	429 fps	343 fps	279 fps
RX 7900 XTX	482 fps	385 fps	308 fps	250 fps
RTX 5080	454 fps	363 fps	291 fps	236 fps
RTX 4080 Super	427 fps	341 fps	273 fps	222 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	337 fps	270 fps	216 fps	175 fps
RTX 4070	289 fps	231 fps	185 fps	150 fps
RX 7800 XT	255 fps	204 fps	163 fps	132 fps
RTX 3080	248 fps	198 fps	159 fps	129 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	234 fps	187 fps	150 fps	122 fps
RTX 3070	213 fps	171 fps	137 fps	111 fps
RTX 4060	193 fps	154 fps	123 fps	100 fps
RTX 3060	165 fps	132 fps	106 fps	86 fps
GTX 1660 Super	120 fps	96 fps	77 fps	62 fps

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About

Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King, released in 2014, is the first DLC expansion for the critically acclaimed action RPG Dark Souls II. Set in the mysterious, subterranean city of Shulva, players encounter a rich tapestry of new enemies and intricate traps, all while battling formidable bosses that add depth to the already challenging gameplay. This expansion is notable for its captivating lore that delves into the history of the Sunken King, enriching the overall narrative experience.

For PC gamers looking to benchmark their systems against Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King, the performance requirements are relatively accessible. The game can run smoothly on entry-level GPUs, with a minimum score of around 2180 recommended, ensuring a playable experience at 30 FPS. Players can expect satisfactory performance with modest hardware; however, for optimal graphics settings and higher frame rates, a mid-range GPU would enhance the experience significantly, allowing for smoother gameplay and better visuals.

With a solid rating of 86/100, Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King is a worthwhile addition to the library of any action RPG enthusiast. If you enjoy challenging gameplay, deep lore, and intricate world design, this expansion is certainly worth playing, especially if you appreciate the franchise's signature style.

Performance profile

Released in July 2014, Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King 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.

Extremely light — Dark Souls II: Crown of the Sunken King 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.