What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Black Desert
Black Desert recommends GeForce GTX 1660 Super for a smooth experience, a GTX 16 and RTX 20-series-era card in the modern class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Black Desert well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Black Desert asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Black Desert?
The developer recommends GeForce GTX 1660 Super, a GTX 16 and RTX 20-series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce RTX 2070. The minimum to just launch is lower: GeForce GTX 970.
Will an older card run Black Desert?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (GeForce GTX 970), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.