Can a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run DARK SOULS™ III?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB clears the minimum bar for DARK SOULS™ III but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 52 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 13 | 5 | 15 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | Minimum |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 32 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 19 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
VRAM headroom
At 3GB you are under the 4GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle DARK SOULS™ III
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon R9 290X | D | 60 | ▲ 8 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB | D | 56 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 290 | D | 56 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | D | 52 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | D | 52 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop | D | 52 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run DARK SOULS™ III?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB clears the minimum bar for DARK SOULS™ III but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 52 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 52 FPS at 1080p, 32 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.