Diablo IV PC performance

Can I Run Diablo IV?

2023 · Action, RPG · Check your PC against the official system requirements below.

2023Release
16 GBRec. RAM
4 GBRec. VRAM
90 GBStorage

Diablo IV system requirements

RequirementMinimumRecommended
Processor (CPU)Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-8100Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 1300X
Graphics (GPU)Nvidia GTX 660 / AMD Radeon R9 280Nvidia GTX 970 / AMD RX 470
Memory (RAM)8 GB16 GB
Video memory2 GB4 GB
Storage90 GB90 GB

Source: published system requirements

Diablo IV FPS benchmarks (estimated)

Entry (GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT)1080p55-70 FPS1440p35-45 FPS4K25-30 FPSMainstream (RTX 4060 / RX 7600)1080p125-160 FPS1440p85-110 FPS4K55-70 FPSHigh-end (RTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT)1080p215-275 FPS1440p150-190 FPS4K90-115 FPSEnthusiast (RTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX)1080p295-375 FPS1440p200-255 FPS4K125-160 FPS
Estimated ranges derived from published requirements, not measured benchmarks. Full figures in the table below.

Estimated frame rates

GPU tier1080p1440p4K
EntryGTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT55-7035-4525-30
MainstreamRTX 4060 / RX 7600125-16085-11055-70
High-endRTX 4070 Super / RX 7800 XT215-275150-19090-115
EnthusiastRTX 4080 Super / RX 7900 XTX295-375200-255125-160

FPS figures are estimates derived from the published minimum and recommended requirements at high settings, not measured benchmarks. Real-world results vary with CPU, RAM, drivers and in-game options.

Steam Deck & laptop compatibility

Great on Deck (estimated)

Diablo IV runs well on the Steam Deck, with an estimated performance of around 64 FPS at the device's 1280x800 screen resolution.

Playing Diablo IV at 1080p with 60 frames per second is feasible on a gaming laptop featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Laptop GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU marks the minimum for acceptable performance. It is important to note that laptop GPUs often perform below desktop cards of the same model.

Diablo IV is forgiving at the low end, with a minimum target of a GTX 660 or R9 280 and 8GB of RAM that runs the game at 1080p on lower settings around 30fps. The recommended GTX 970 or RX 470 with 16GB of RAM aims for a steady 60fps at 1080p on high settings, which keeps a wide range of older systems eligible.

Blizzard also publishes higher tiers: an RTX 2060 or RX 5700 XT for 1080p/60fps on high, and an RTX 3080 class card with 32GB of RAM for 4K ultra. The fixed-camera isometric view limits GPU strain compared with first-person titles, though dense boss arenas and town hubs can spike load. An SSD is recommended for the 90GB install, and the game will attempt to run even below the stated minimum.

Frequently asked questions

What graphics card do I need for Diablo IV?

A GTX 660 or R9 280 meets the minimum. For 1080p/60fps on high settings, a GTX 970 or RX 470 is recommended.

How much RAM does Diablo IV need?

8GB is the minimum, 16GB is recommended, and Blizzard advises 32GB for 4K ultra settings.

Can I run Diablo IV on a laptop?

Yes. The game runs on modest hardware, so most laptops with a GTX 1050 or better GPU and 8 to 16GB of RAM can play it at 1080p.

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