What GPU do I need to run Doom 3: BFG Edition?

The minimum GPU requirement for Doom 3: BFG Edition is Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Doom 3: BFG Edition?

The minimum system requirements for Doom 3: BFG Edition are: CPU: 2.0 GHz Dual Core, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 9800 GT, RAM: 3 GB.

Can I play Doom 3: BFG Edition at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Doom 3: BFG Edition 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.

Doom 3: BFG Edition

78/100

86 ratings2012Easy to run

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1080p performance

Doom 3: BFG Edition 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	886 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	935 fps	760 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	824 fps	669 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	801 fps	651 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	946 fps	757 fps	615 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	863 fps	690 fps	561 fps
RTX 4060	974 fps	779 fps	623 fps	506 fps
RTX 3060	835 fps	668 fps	534 fps	434 fps
GTX 1660 Super	605 fps	484 fps	387 fps	315 fps

1440p performance

Doom 3: BFG Edition 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	950 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	895 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	841 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	818 fps	665 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	877 fps	701 fps	570 fps
RX 7800 XT	965 fps	772 fps	618 fps	502 fps
RTX 3080	939 fps	751 fps	601 fps	488 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	887 fps	710 fps	568 fps	461 fps
RTX 3070	809 fps	647 fps	518 fps	421 fps
RTX 4060	731 fps	584 fps	468 fps	380 fps
RTX 3060	626 fps	501 fps	401 fps	326 fps
GTX 1660 Super	454 fps	363 fps	291 fps	236 fps

4K performance

Doom 3: BFG Edition estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	935 fps	748 fps	608 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	868 fps	695 fps	564 fps
RX 7900 XTX	974 fps	779 fps	623 fps	506 fps
RTX 5080	918 fps	735 fps	588 fps	478 fps
RTX 4080 Super	863 fps	690 fps	552 fps	449 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	682 fps	545 fps	436 fps	355 fps
RTX 4070	584 fps	468 fps	374 fps	304 fps
RX 7800 XT	515 fps	412 fps	329 fps	268 fps
RTX 3080	501 fps	401 fps	321 fps	260 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	473 fps	378 fps	303 fps	246 fps
RTX 3070	431 fps	345 fps	276 fps	224 fps
RTX 4060	390 fps	312 fps	249 fps	203 fps
RTX 3060	334 fps	267 fps	214 fps	174 fps
GTX 1660 Super	242 fps	194 fps	155 fps	126 fps

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About

Doom 3: BFG Edition, released in 2012, is a first-person shooter that revitalizes the classic Doom franchise with enhanced graphics and audio. Notable for its immersive atmosphere and horror elements, the BFG Edition features a checkpoint save system and includes both the Resurrection of Evil expansion and a new campaign called The Lost Mission. The game is designed to maintain the spirit of its predecessors while introducing modern gameplay mechanics and visual improvements.

In terms of PC performance, Doom 3: BFG Edition is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum performance score of around 444. Players can expect decent FPS even with modest hardware, and those with mid-range GPUs can likely enjoy higher graphics settings and smoother gameplay. With a minimum RAM requirement of 3 GB, the game runs efficiently on a variety of systems, making it an appealing choice for gamers seeking solid performance without the need for high-end components.

Should you play it? With a respectable rating of 78/100, Doom 3: BFG Edition offers a captivating blend of action and horror for both newcomers and veterans of the series. If you enjoy atmospheric shooters with a rich legacy, this title is well worth your time.

Performance profile

October 2012 release. Doom 3: BFG Edition 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 — Doom 3: BFG Edition 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.