Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run DARK SOULS™ III?
Yes, below recommended
Yes, below the recommended spec: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB clears DARK SOULS™ III's minimum but not its recommended card. Expect about 52 FPS at 1080p on high; the medium preset should hold 60. Its 3 GB of video memory is under the 4 GB the recommended spec lists.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 52 FPS on high 60 FPS on medium
- 1440p 32 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
- 4K 19 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i3-2100 or a faster processor. How the model works.
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Minimum
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950
- Index
- 5
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Recommended
NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 970 / ATI Radeon R9 series
- Index
- 15
- Video memory
- 4 GB
Your card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
- Index
- 13
- Video memory
- 3 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and DARK SOULS™ III: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run DARK SOULS™ III?
Yes, below the recommended spec: the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB clears DARK SOULS™ III's minimum but not its recommended card. Expect about 52 FPS at 1080p on high; the medium preset should hold 60. Its 3 GB of video memory is under the 4 GB the recommended spec lists.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB get in DARK SOULS™ III?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 52 FPS at 1080p, 32 at 1440p and 19 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run DARK SOULS™ III at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A580 ($179).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above DARK SOULS™ III's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.