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info General Information
Release Date
Mar 12, 2026 Mar 20, 2020
Developer
Saber Interactive id Software
Publisher
Focus Entertainment Bethesda Softworks
Genre(s)
First-Person Shooter, Co-op Action, Horde Shooter First-Person Shooter, Action, Platformer
Engine
Swarm Engine id Tech 7
stars Ratings & Price
Content Rating
M for Mature Mature 17+
Avg. User Rating
3.5 / 5.0 4.6 / 5.0
Current Price (USD)
$39.99 $39.99
tune Key Specs
Quick Highlights
  • Co-op Player Count: 4 Players
  • Maximum On-Screen Enemies: Over 1,000
  • Number of Missions: 9
  • Total Playable Classes: 4
  • Unique Currencies: 3 (Sludgite, Residium, Mortite)
  • Perspective: First-Person
  • Multiplayer: BATTLEMODE (2v1 Asymmetrical PvP), Horde Mode (Single-Player)
  • Setting: Earth, Hell, Urdak, Sentinel Prime, Various Dimensions
  • Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia (discontinued)
  • Unique Feature: Aggressive Push-Forward Combat, Resource Management via Glory Kills/Chainsaw/Flame Belch, Advanced Traversal (Dash, Meathook), Deep Lore Expansion, Master Levels.
sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics
Companions/Followers
  • Utility Drone: Automated fire and medicinal deployment.
    Mechanical
  • None (Gameplay): The Doom Slayer fights entirely alone during the single-player campaign. There are no AI companions that directly assist in combat.
  • VEGA (Guidance/Narrative): While not a combat companion, VEGA provides crucial mission information, manages the Fortress of Doom, and contributes significantly to the narrative and lore exposition.
    AI
Key Collectibles
  • Sludge Seed: Dropped by Elites or found in Corrupted Nests.
  • Toys (Vinyl Figurines): Small, hidden collectible figures representing various demons, characters, and items from the Doom universe. Each level typically has 2-3 toys hidden in secret areas.
  • Codex Pages: Lore entries found throughout levels that expand on the game's universe, characters, demons, locations, weapons, and the history of the Sentinels, Maykrs, and Hell. Essential for understanding the deeper narrative.
  • Albums (Music Discs): Hidden collectible records featuring music tracks from previous id Software games (like classic Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein) and some original tracks. These can be listened to in the Doom Slayer's room in the Fortress of Doom.
  • Cheat Codes: Floppy disk-like items hidden in levels that unlock various cheat codes (e.g., infinite ammo, all runes, specific suit modes). Once found, cheats can be enabled when replaying missions but disable Slayer Gate access.
  • Praetor Suit Points: Tokens carried by ghostly Sentinel guards or found in caches. Used to upgrade the Praetor Suit's abilities and systems.
  • Sentinel Crystals: Crystals that allow the Slayer to choose between upgrading maximum Health, Armor, or Ammunition capacity. Unlocking both linked upgrades on a crystal grants an additional passive perk.
  • Empyrean Keys: Earned by completing challenging Slayer Gates (optional combat encounters with high difficulty). Used in the Fortress of Doom to unlock the Unmaykr weapon.
  • Sentinel Batteries: Power sources found in levels or earned from completing mission challenges. Used in the Fortress of Doom to unlock rooms containing collectibles like Praetor Suit Points, Runes, or cosmetic skins.
Key Themes
  • 80s Horror
  • Darksynth
  • Sci-Fi
  • Dark Comedy
  • Gore
  • Demonic Invasion
  • Saving Humanity
  • Hell on Earth
  • Interdimensional Warfare
  • Ancient Alien Civilizations (Sentinels & Maykrs)
  • The Doom Slayer's Rage
  • Apocalyptic Power
  • Resource Management
  • Fast-Paced Combat
  • Lore Expansion
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Weapons Overview
  • Katana: Melee
    High-speed slicing weapon perfect for Roamer crowd control.
  • Railgun: Special
    Experimental heavy weapon that pierces through multiple enemies.
  • Tactical SMG: Primary
    Versatile weapon with a high fire rate and low recoil.
  • Combat Shotgun (Mods: Sticky Bombs, Full Auto): Shotgun (Versatile)
    A reliable early-game shotgun. Sticky Bombs provide ranged explosive capabilities, while Full Auto turns it into a rapid-fire close-quarters weapon.
  • Heavy Cannon (Mods: Precision Bolt, Micro Missiles): Assault Rifle (Precision/Burst)
    A versatile automatic rifle. Precision Bolt offers a scoped, high-damage single shot, while Micro Missiles launch a volley of small rockets.
  • Plasma Rifle (Mods: Heat Blast, Microwave Beam): Energy Rifle (Sustained/Focused Damage)
    Fires rapid plasma projectiles. Heat Blast unleashes a shockwave after sustained fire. Microwave Beam locks onto and stuns enemies, eventually causing them to explode.
  • Rocket Launcher (Mods: Remote Detonate, Lock-On Burst): Explosive Launcher (Area/Focused Damage)
    Fires powerful rockets. Remote Detonate allows manual explosion. Lock-On Burst fires a three-rocket salvo at a targeted enemy.
  • Super Shotgun (Meathook): Shotgun (Close Range, Mobility)
    Iconic double-barreled shotgun with immense close-range damage. The Meathook attachment allows the Slayer to grapple onto enemies, pulling himself towards them or setting them on fire.
  • Ballista (Mods: Arbalest, Destroyer Blade): Energy Projectile (Heavy Damage/Utility)
    Fires a powerful energy bolt. Arbalest charges a high-damage explosive shot. Destroyer Blade launches a wide, short-range energy wave that can clear groups.
  • Chaingun (Mods: Mobile Turret, Energy Shield): Automatic Firearm (High Rate of Fire)
    A gatling-style weapon. Mobile Turret deploys four barrels for devastating sustained fire (at the cost of movement). Energy Shield provides frontal protection while firing.
  • BFG-9000: Ultimate Weapon (Area Clearing)
    Fires a large plasma orb that tethers to and damages multiple enemies in a wide area. Extremely powerful with limited ammunition.
  • Unmaykr: Ultimate Weapon (Focused Energy Barrage)
    An ancient Sentinel weapon unlocked using Empyrean Keys. Fires a rapid spread of energy projectiles, sharing ammo with the BFG. More focused damage than the BFG.
  • Crucible: Melee (Ultimate Blade)
    A powerful Sentinel energy sword capable of instantly killing most standard demons with a single strike. Has limited charges replenished by finding Crucible pickups.
  • Doomblade: Melee (Integrated Arm Blade)
    The Slayer's retractable arm blade, primarily used for Glory Kills and Blood Punch attacks.
  • Chainsaw: Utility/Melee (Ammo Generation)
    Instantly kills most demons (except Super Heavy) and causes them to drop a large amount of ammunition. Requires fuel, which recharges over time or via pickups.
  • Equipment Launcher (Frag Grenade, Ice Bomb): Shoulder-Mounted Utility
    Allows the Slayer to fire Frag Grenades for area damage or Ice Bombs to freeze enemies, making them vulnerable or easier to manage. Upgradable.
  • Flame Belch: Shoulder-Mounted Utility (Armor Generation)
    Sets enemies on fire. Damaging ignited enemies causes them to drop armor shards. Upgradable.
  • Blood Punch: Melee (Empowered Strike)
    A powerful shockwave melee attack charged by performing Glory Kills. Can break enemy defenses or deal significant area damage. Upgradable.
  • Sentinel Hammer (DLC - The Ancient Gods Part Two): Melee/Utility (Area Stun/Resource Generation)
    A powerful warhammer that creates a shockwave, stunning demons and causing them to drop health/ammo when combined with Flame Belch or Ice Bomb.
Armor / Gear Sets
  • Defender Shield: Absorbs 500 damage; squad-wide protection at Level 10.
  • Praetor Suit: The Doom Slayer's advanced combat armor. Provides base protection (Armor points) and can be upgraded with Praetor Suit Points to enhance various systems: Fundamentals (health, armor, ammo capacity), Environment (resistance to hazards), Frag Grenade, Ice Bomb, and Flame Belch (capacity, cooldowns, effects). Armor is a resource that absorbs damage before health and can be replenished by Flame Belching enemies or finding armor pickups.
  • Runes: Up to three Runes can be equipped at a time, providing powerful passive abilities and buffs. Examples include 'Savagery' (faster Glory Kills), 'Seek and Destroy' (longer Glory Kill range), 'Air Control' (better mid-air maneuverability), 'Dazed and Confused' (longer enemy stagger time), 'Saving Throw' (survive one fatal blow).
  • Sentinel Crystals: Collectible items that allow the Slayer to choose between upgrading maximum Health, Armor, or Ammunition capacity. Unlocking both upgrades on a crystal grants an additional passive perk.
Outfits/Customization
  • Toxic Hazard Suit: Available in 12 color variants via Residium.
  • Doom Slayer Armor Skins: Players can unlock a wide variety of cosmetic skins for the Doom Slayer's Praetor Suit. These are earned through game progression, completing challenges, finding secrets, linking accounts (e.g., Slayers Club), participating in in-game events, or via DLC/Deluxe Edition. Skins range from classic Doomguy looks to unique demonic or Sentinel-themed designs but offer no gameplay advantages.
  • Weapon Skins: Similarly, many weapons have unlockable cosmetic skins that change their appearance without altering their stats or functionality. Earned through similar methods as armor skins.
  • Player Profile Customization (Podiums, Animations, Icons, Titles - BATTLEMODE): In BATTLEMODE, players can customize their Slayer and Demon podiums, intro/victory animations, profile icons, and titles to personalize their online presence.
trending_up Progression & Upgrades
Skills & Progression

The progression system is built around four classes: Strike, Medic, Operator, and Defender. Each class has a unique skill tree fueled by Sludgite. Players can unlock active abilities like Strike's Fireball palm blast or the Operator's autonomous drones. Weapons have their own progression called 'Weapon Prestige,' where players can reset weapon tiers to unlock legendary skins and specialized mods. Additionally, character stats can be boosted via 'Residium,' focusing on health, ammo capacity, and vehicle repair speed. The 'Triple Currency' economy (Sludgite, Residium, Mortite) ensures players must engage with multiple difficulty levels to fully max out their build.

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public World & Exploration
World & Level Design

The game features nine massive, open-ended missions. Each map is roughly 2–4 square kilometers, filled with Points of Interest (POIs). Regions vary from industrial facilities to terraformed 'gunk' wastelands. Players must navigate treacherous, physics-based mud and sludge that can trap vehicles. The terrain deformation is dynamic, meaning the 'Mud-Tech' makes driving a tactical challenge rather than just a traversal method. The environments are designed to accommodate thousands of enemies at once, utilizing the Swarm Engine's verticality and scale to create claustrophobic facility runs and wide-open defense zones.

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Playable Vehicles
  • Armored Truck: Heavy Traversal
    Features a winch and high mud resistance.
  • Ambulance: Support
    Passively heals nearby commandos while in transit.
  • None (Player Controlled for Traversal)
    The Doom Slayer primarily traverses environments on foot, utilizing his advanced mobility (double jump, dash, climbing, meathook). There are no player-controlled vehicles like cars or bikes for general traversal.
  • Fortress of Doom (Hub): Celestial Space Station / Hub World
    The Doom Slayer's mobile headquarters. While not a 'vehicle' in the traditional sense, it travels between dimensions and serves as a central hub where the player can access collectibles, upgrade weapons and suit, practice in a training room (Ripatorium), and select missions. It is not directly piloted by the player during gameplay missions.
  • Contextual/Environmental Vehicles (e.g., Demonic Machinery, Lifts): Interactive Environment Elements
    Levels may feature lifts, jump pads, teleporters, or large pieces of demonic/Sentinel machinery that the Slayer interacts with for progression or traversal, but these are not freely pilotable vehicles.
Notable Fauna/Mounts
  • Homo Mortis: Mutated Human
    Standard Horde Enemy
  • Grabber: Mutated Humanoid
    Specialist (disables players)
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Main Characters
  • Walter Irons: Leader
    The roguish joker who named the team.
  • Astrid Zu: Assault
    Profit-driven professional with a background in corporate security.
  • Leon Dorsey: Antagonist/Client
    The cheap CEO responsible for the Sludge God outbreak.
  • Doom Slayer (The Slayer / Doomguy): Protagonist
    The legendary, silent, and unstoppable warrior prophesied to destroy the forces of Hell. He is driven by pure rage and an unyielding determination to protect humanity and eradicate all demons. His origins and history with the Sentinels and Maykrs are further explored.
  • VEGA: Ally / AI Assistant
    An advanced artificial intelligence originally from Mars, now integrated into the Slayer's Fortress of Doom. VEGA provides mission intel, manages the Fortress, and offers analytical support. Revealed to have a deeper connection to Urdak and The Father.
  • Khan Maykr: Main Antagonist (Base Game)
    The supreme ruler of Urdak and the Maykr race. She orchestrates the invasion of Earth to produce Argent Energy, believing it necessary for her people's survival, making a pact with Hell.
  • Hell Priests (Deag Nilox, Deag Ranak, Deag Grav): Antagonists / Lieutenants
    Three high-ranking priests of Hell, formerly Sentinels, who serve the Khan Maykr and are key targets for the Doom Slayer to disrupt Hell's invasion of Earth.
  • The Betrayer (Valen): Supporting Character / Sentinel Exile
    A former Sentinel warrior who betrayed his people to Hell in exchange for the return of his son's life (who was turned into the Icon of Sin). He aids the Slayer with information and the Sentinel Hammer in the DLC.
  • The Father (Voice): Entity / Creator Figure
    The supreme being of Urdak, creator of the Maykrs and potentially the multiverse. VEGA is a fragment of his consciousness. His true nature and intentions are a central part of the lore.
  • Samuel Hayden (Seraphim - DLC): Ally / Ambiguous Figure
    The former head of the UAC on Mars, now revealed to be the Seraphim, a Maykr who aided the Slayer. He continues to play a complex role in the events of The Ancient Gods DLC.
  • The Dark Lord (Davoth - DLC): Main Antagonist (The Ancient Gods)
    The true creator of Hell, Jekkad (later Hell), Urdak, and all dimensions, including the Maykrs and The Father. He is the ultimate adversary the Doom Slayer must face to end the eternal conflict.
  • Intern (UAC Hologram - DLC): Supporting Character (Comic Relief - DLC)
    A UAC employee hologram encountered in The Ancient Gods - Part One, providing humorous commentary and minor assistance.
Example Missions
  • Breach the Core: Campaign Finale
    Shut down the primary energy rift.
  • The Sludge Convoy: Escort/Defense
    Escort the fuel truck through the terraformed wasteland.
  • Campaign Story Missions (e.g., Hell on Earth, Exultia, Cultist Base, Doom Hunter Base, Nekravol, Urdak, Final Sin)
    A series of linear, action-packed levels where the Doom Slayer battles through demonic hordes across Earth, Hell, Urdak, and other dimensions to find and kill the Hell Priests, stop the Khan Maykr, and ultimately destroy the Icon of Sin. Each mission features intense combat arenas, platforming sections, secret hunting, and often culminates in a boss fight or major story development.
  • Slayer Gates
    Optional, high-difficulty combat encounters found within campaign levels. Completing a Slayer Gate rewards an Empyrean Key, used to unlock the Unmaykr weapon in the Fortress of Doom. These are intense tests of skill against waves of tough demons.
  • Secret Encounters
    Timed combat challenges hidden in levels. Completing them within the time limit (and sometimes with specific conditions) rewards Weapon Points for upgrading weapon mods.
  • Master Levels (e.g., Super Gore Nest Master Level)
    Significantly harder, remixed versions of existing campaign levels with different enemy compositions, more aggressive AI, and increased resource scarcity. Designed for maximum challenge and replayability.
  • The Ancient Gods - Part One & Part Two (DLC Campaigns)
    Two substantial story expansions that continue the Doom Slayer's narrative after the main game. Part One involves retrieving The Father's life sphere and stopping the Seraphim's plans. Part Two sees the Slayer leading Sentinel armies against the Dark Lord in the heart of Hell to end the eternal conflict.
  • Horde Mode
    A wave-based survival mode where the Doom Slayer fights increasingly difficult waves of demons across various arenas to achieve a high score and unlock cosmetic rewards. Features rounds with different objectives and random buffs/debuffs.
people Multiplayer
Multiplayer Details

The primary mode is 4-player Online Cooperative play. While the game can be played solo with AI bots, the experience is balanced for a full human squad. There is currently no PvP mode; the focus remains strictly on PvE horde survival and objective-based missions.

1. BATTLEMODE (2v1 PvP): An asymmetrical mode where two player-controlled demons team up against one fully-loaded Doom Slayer. Each demon has unique abilities and summons. 2. Invasion Mode (Canceled): A planned mode where players could invade another's campaign as a demon, which was ultimately canceled. Horde Mode was added as a single-player wave-based survival mode.

extension Editions & DLC
Available Editions

Standard Edition ($39.99) includes the base game. Blood Edition ($49.99) includes the 'Bloody Pass' (Season Pass) and an exclusive Cosmetic Pack with character and weapon skins. A special loyalty discount is offered to players who own Saber Interactive's previous hit, World War Z, acknowledging the engine's lineage. The Bloody Pass is also available standalone for $12.99, featuring seasonal cosmetic drops.

Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included the Year One Pass (The Ancient Gods - Part One & Part Two DLCs), Demonic Slayer Skin, and Classic Weapon Sound Pack. A Collector's Edition included a wearable Doom Slayer Helmet replica, SteelBook, lore book, lithograph, and all Deluxe Edition digital content.

Post-Launch Content / DLC

The 'Bloody Pass' serves as the primary post-launch vehicle, focusing on cosmetic rewards. Saber has hinted at 'Horde Mode XL' updates similar to World War Z, which would push the Swarm Engine to its absolute limits with even larger enemy counts. Map expansions and new commandos are planned for Year 1.

The main post-launch content was the two-part story expansion 'The Ancient Gods - Part One' and 'The Ancient Gods - Part Two,' which continue the Doom Slayer's story after the main campaign. Numerous free updates added Master Levels (remixed, harder campaign levels), new BATTLEMODE arenas and demons, cosmetic skins, and quality-of-life improvements like Horde Mode.

help_outline FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Q: Can I play John Carpenter's Toxic Commando offline?
    A: No, the game requires a persistent internet connection even for solo play with bots.
  • Q: Is there a checkpoint system in missions?
    A: Missions do not have mid-way checkpoints. If you die in solo play without a Sludge Seed, you must restart the mission from the beginning.
  • Q: Does the game support split-screen local co-op?
    A: No, the game only supports online cooperative play for up to four players.
  • Q: What is the benefit of Weapon Prestige?
    A: Prestiging a weapon resets its Tier but unlocks unique legendary skins and shows mastery status to other players.
  • Q: How does the 'Mud-Tech' affect gameplay?
    A: Mud slows down vehicles and characters. Specific vehicles like the Armored Truck have winches to pull others out of deep sludge, making traversal a tactical element.
  • Q: Is DOOM Eternal a direct sequel to DOOM (2016)?
    A: Yes, DOOM Eternal directly continues the story of the Doom Slayer from where DOOM (2016) left off, expanding significantly on the lore and universe.
  • Q: What is the 'Doom Dance' or 'Funky Fetus' combat loop?
    A: This refers to the core gameplay loop of DOOM Eternal: aggressively engaging demons, using Glory Kills on staggered enemies to regain health, using the Chainsaw on weaker demons for ammunition, and using the Flame Belch to set enemies on fire and make them drop armor shards when damaged. This constant resource management through offensive actions is key to survival.
  • Q: What are Master Levels?
    A: Master Levels are remixed versions of campaign levels with significantly increased difficulty, different enemy placements, and new challenges. They are designed for experienced players seeking a greater test of skill.
  • Q: How does the Meathook on the Super Shotgun work?
    A: The Meathook is a grappling hook attached to the Super Shotgun. It can latch onto demons, rapidly pulling the Slayer towards them. This is used for aggressive closing of distances, setting up close-range shotgun blasts, aerial maneuvering, and can be upgraded to set hooked enemies on fire (generating armor with Flame Belch).
  • Q: What is BATTLEMODE?
    A: BATTLEMODE is DOOM Eternal's 2v1 asymmetrical multiplayer mode where two player-controlled demons (choosing from types like Mancubus, Marauder, Revenant, etc., each with unique abilities) fight against one fully kitted Doom Slayer. It's a best-of-five rounds mode focused on tactical team play for demons and aggressive skill for the Slayer.
  • Q: Does DOOM Eternal have ray tracing?
    A: Yes, ray-traced reflections were added to DOOM Eternal in a post-launch update for PC (NVIDIA RTX and AMD RX 6000 series and newer) and current-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X). This feature enhances visual quality but is demanding on hardware.
build Technical Details
Graphics & Visual Fidelity

Powered by the Swarm Engine, the game specializes in rendering thousands of individual entities. It features advanced 'Mud-Tech' for realistic terrain deformation and heavy use of volumetric lighting to emphasize the grimy, neon-soaked atmosphere. PS5 Pro Enhanced support adds higher fidelity reflections and shadows.

Powered by id Tech 7, DOOM Eternal boasts incredible visual fidelity and performance. It features highly detailed environments, gruesome demon designs, spectacular particle effects, and smooth, fast-paced animations. The engine is known for its ability to handle intense action at high framerates. Ray-traced reflections were added post-launch, enhancing visual quality on supported hardware.

Audio & Soundtrack

Co-composed by John Carpenter and Fractal Edge Music, the soundtrack is a standout 'darksynth' experience. It features heavy synth-wave beats that react dynamically to the intensity of the horde, providing a thumping, rhythmic backbone to the carnage. Audio feedback is key, with distinct 'pings' for weak-point hits.

Iconic heavy metal soundtrack composed by Mick Gordon (main game) and Andrew Hulshult & David Levy (DLCs). The music is dynamic, intensifying with combat and perfectly complementing the aggressive gameplay. Sound design is visceral, with powerful weapon effects, distinct demonic roars, and satisfying feedback for Glory Kills and resource pickups.

User Interface (UI/UX)

The UI features a minimalist, retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by 80s computer terminals. It includes a dynamic Ping system for highlighting enemies and resources without voice chat. The HUD clearly displays class-specific cooldowns and squad health status.

Fast-paced and clear HUD displaying health, armor, ammo, Rad Suit/Oxygen levels, Equipment Launcher charges, Blood Punch/Flame Belch cooldowns, and available Chainsaw pips. Weapon wheel for selection. Codex entries provide extensive lore. Brightly colored pickups (health, ammo, armor) are easily identifiable in combat.

Accessibility Options

Includes 16 major accessibility features, such as full controller remapping, subtitle scaling/backgrounds, colorblind modes, and a robust 'Ping' communication system for non-verbal coordination. Camera shake and motion blur can be toggled to reduce motion sickness.

Includes a range of accessibility options: customizable controls (full remapping on PC), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), colorblind modes (Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia), options to reduce camera shake and motion blur, adjustable UI opacity, and options for hit marker visuals and sound cues.

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settings_applications System Requirements
1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High / 60 FPS)
CPU: Provides the IPC needed for smooth high-framerate horde combat.
CPU (Laptop): Higher core counts help with background physics simulations.
GPU: Enables high-fidelity effects and stable frame pacing.
GPU (Laptop): Frame generation is highly beneficial for smoothing out horde spikes.
RAM: Ensures no paging file bottlenecks.
Storage: NVMe preferred for faster loading.
memoryCPU: Intel i5-11600K / Ryzen 5 5600X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6800 XT
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i7-12700H / Ryzen 7 6800H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4060 Laptop (100W+)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (1080p ~60 FPS, Low Video Settings, Ray Tracing ON) (Low Preset, Ray Tracing ON (Hardware RT support mandatory), Target 1080p @ 60 FPS)
CPU: A modern 8-core/16-thread CPU from the specified generations or newer is the baseline. Game performance can be CPU-bound in certain situations.
CPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop CPU class. Performance will vary based on specific SKU, power limits, and cooling. Ensure it meets the 8-core/16-thread guidance.
GPU: Minimum desktop GPU requires hardware ray tracing support and 8GB of VRAM. These GPUs represent the entry point for 1080p/60FPS at low settings.
GPU (Laptop): Estimated laptop GPUs. Hardware ray tracing capability and at least 8GB VRAM are essential. Performance heavily depends on TGP and cooling.
RAM: 16GB of system RAM is the minimum requirement, dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for optimal performance.
Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory for installation and gameplay.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Zen 2, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-10700K (10th Gen, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (8GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 (8GB VRAM)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 4800H/HS series or Intel Core i7-10870H/10875H series equivalent or better (8-core/16-thread mobile CPUs).
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super Mobile (Full TGP), RTX 3050 Ti Mobile (8GB VRAM if available, may struggle) / RTX 4050 Mobile (6GB, may be borderline, 8GB variant preferred) or AMD Radeon RX 6600M (8GB).
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD
1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low-Medium / 30 FPS)
CPU: 6-core architecture is the baseline for horde management.
CPU (Laptop): Requires high clock speeds to manage AI pathfinding.
GPU: 8GB VRAM is preferred for texture buffering.
GPU (Laptop): Entry-level ray-tracing hardware is used for standard rasterization here.
RAM: Dual-channel memory is critical for the Swarm Engine.
Storage: Mandatory for asset decompression.
memoryCPU: Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1500X
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i5-10300H / Ryzen 5 4600H
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop (60W)
layersRAM: 16 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB SSD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Ultra (High-Ultra / 60 FPS)
CPU: L3 Cache on X3D chips significantly helps minimum FPS in hordes.
CPU (Laptop): Top-tier mobile silicon required for 1440p stability.
GPU: Ample VRAM and compute for high-resolution post-processing.
GPU (Laptop): High TGP ensures the GPU doesn't throttle during intensive particle effects.
RAM: Recommended for high-resolution texture streaming and multitasking.
Storage: DirectStorage-like speeds recommended.
memoryCPU: Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i9-13900HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB NVMe SSD
1440p (QHD/2K) - Recommended (1440p ~60 FPS, High Video Settings, Ray Tracing ON) (High Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 1440p @ 60 FPS)
CPU: Recommended desktop CPU for a solid 1440p/60FPS experience with high settings. Strong multi-core performance needed.
CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs. Ensure good cooling and power delivery to maintain boost clocks for these demanding processors.
GPU: Recommended desktop GPU for 1440p/60FPS at high settings. 10GB+ VRAM is specified as ideal for this target.
GPU (Laptop): High-end laptop GPUs with substantial VRAM (10GB+ ideally) and high TGP are needed for 1440p high settings. Upscaling will be beneficial.
RAM: 32GB of system RAM is recommended for a smoother experience at higher settings and resolutions, especially with background applications.
Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. More available space on a larger capacity drive (e.g., 512GB+) might offer more consistent performance as drives fill up.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3, 8 cores/16 threads @3.2GHz or better) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen, 8 P-cores + 4 E-cores / 20 threads @3.2GHz relevant core speed or better)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (10GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB VRAM, though 10GB+ target from Bethesda)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 7 5800H/HS series or Intel Core i7-12700H series equivalent or better.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile (High TGP, 8GB/10GB/16GB variants) / RTX 4070 Mobile (8GB, High TGP) or AMD Radeon RX 6800M (12GB) / RX 6850M XT (12GB).
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Enthusiast (Ultra / 60 FPS (DLSS/FSR Balanced))
CPU: The absolute peak for managing the Sludge God's massive environmental changes.
CPU (Laptop): Desktop-class mobile CPU is a must for 4K.
GPU: Native 4K is extremely heavy; upscaling is still recommended for 60+ FPS.
GPU (Laptop): The only mobile GPU capable of sustained 4K performance in this title.
RAM: Overhead for 4K framebuffers and high-res assets.
Storage: Fastest available storage to eliminate asset pop-in.
memoryCPU: Intel i9-14900K / Ryzen 9 7950X3D
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
laptop_macCPU (L): Intel i9-14900HX
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA RTX 4090 Laptop (175W)
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 58 GB Gen4 NVMe SSD
2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra 4K (2160p/4K ~60 FPS, Ultra Video Settings, Ray Tracing ON) (Ultra Preset, Ray Tracing ON, Target 2160p @ 60 FPS (Upscaling likely essential))
CPU: While the official CPU spec is the same as 'Recommended', for a consistent 4K/60FPS Ultra experience, a high-end modern CPU (e.g., Ryzen 7 5800X3D/7800X3D, Intel Core i7-13700K/i9-12900K or newer) is advisable.
CPU (Laptop): Flagship tier laptop CPUs are necessary to avoid bottlenecks for 4K gaming, paired with top-tier mobile GPUs.
GPU: Top-tier desktop GPUs with 16GB+ VRAM are required for attempting 4K/60FPS on Ultra settings. Heavy reliance on DLSS/FSR Performance/Ultra Performance modes is expected.
GPU (Laptop): The absolute best laptop GPUs available. Will heavily rely on aggressive DLSS/FSR (Performance/Ultra Performance modes) and potentially some settings compromises for a stable 4K/60FPS experience. Max TGP and excellent cooling are critical.
RAM: 32GB RAM is essential for 4K gaming with Ultra settings to handle large textures and assets smoothly.
Storage: NVMe SSD is mandatory. A high-speed Gen4 or Gen5 NVMe SSD could offer marginal benefits at this tier for loading and texture streaming.
memoryCPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X (Zen 3) or Intel Core i7-12700K (12th Gen) or better (Same as Recommended CPU, but higher frequency variants or newer generations like Ryzen 7000/Intel 13th/14th Gen would be beneficial)
developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16GB VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT (20GB VRAM) / RX 7900 XTX (24GB VRAM)
laptop_macCPU (L): AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX/HS series / Ryzen 7 6800H series or Intel Core i9-12900H/HK series / Core i7-13700H series equivalent or better.
laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile (12GB, Max TGP) / RTX 4090 Mobile (16GB, Max TGP).
layersRAM: 32 GB
saveStorage (Tier): 100 GB NVMe SSD
save Overall Storage
Spec: 58 GB SSD Space
Note: HDD usage will result in severe stuttering and slow texture streaming.
Type: SSD
Spec: 100 GB available space (NVMe SSD Mandatory). Some official sources specify a 512GB or higher capacity NVMe SSD, with 100GB free.
Note: An NVMe SSD is required for all settings tiers. This is likely due to the fast asset streaming demands of the idTech 8 engine, large game environments, and to minimize loading times. Ensure at least 100GB of free space on an NVMe drive.
Type: NVMe
desktop_windows Operating System
Spec: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Explanation: Modern API support is required for Swarm Engine optimizations.
Spec: Windows 10 (64-bit versions only, latest update recommended) or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 (latest update) or Windows 11 is required. Keeping the OS updated is recommended for best performance and compatibility.
gamepad DirectX Version
Spec: DirectX 12
Explanation: Essential for handling the draw calls required for thousands of simultaneous entities.
Spec: DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan (with hardware ray tracing support)
Explanation: Hardware-accelerated ray tracing is a minimum requirement for DOOM: The Dark Ages, necessitating a modern graphics API like DirectX 12 Ultimate or Vulkan with the appropriate ray tracing extensions. Ensure drivers are up to date.
info_outline Other Game Notes
  • Persistent internet connection is required for all play modes, including solo. SSD is mandatory due to high-speed asset streaming for the Swarm Engine.
  • Laptop Performance Note: The Swarm Engine is highly CPU-intensive. Ensure your laptop is plugged in and set to 'Turbo' or 'Performance' mode to prevent thermal throttling during massive horde encounters.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Minimum 80W TGP recommended for stable 60 FPS.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Dual-fan cooling setups are highly recommended; the engine pushes both CPU and GPU to high utilization.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Avoid 'Silent' profiles; CPU bottlenecking will cause significant stuttering during horde spawns.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch to bypass Optimus can provide a 10-15% performance boost in high-density combat.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.0, and XeSS.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Shadow quality and Crowd Density have the highest impact on frame rates.
  • Game Name: John Carpenter Toxic Commando
  • Official system requirements for DOOM: The Dark Ages from id Software / Bethesda Softworks. Performance can vary significantly depending on specific hardware, settings, areas in-game, and background applications. An NVMe SSD is mandatory for all configurations. Hardware ray tracing support is a minimum requirement.
  • Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs may work if their performance is comparable. However, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a demanding title with mandatory ray tracing. High-end laptop hardware with sufficient VRAM, adequate TGP (Total Graphics Power) for the GPU, and robust cooling will be necessary for an optimal experience, especially at higher settings and resolutions. Performance on laptops can vary significantly based on these factors.
  • Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Adequate TGP for the specific laptop GPU is crucial for achieving expected performance levels.
  • Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling during sustained gameplay in demanding titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
  • Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Laptops with robust CPU power limits will perform better, especially in CPU-intensive scenarios.
  • Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM generally benefits gaming performance.
  • Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus (if available) is highly recommended for optimal framerates by directly connecting the dedicated GPU to the display.
  • Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Frame Generation; DLSS 4 reported by some sources), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR; FSR 3.1 reported), and Intel XeSS.
  • Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: DOOM: The Dark Ages features always-on ray-traced global illumination. Ray-traced reflections (quality can be adjusted, including off), texture pool size, shadow quality, and overall resolution significantly impact performance. Utilizing upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) is highly recommended for achieving target framerates, especially at higher resolutions and graphics settings.
  • Game Name: DOOM Eternal
build Optimization Details
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports DLSS 3.5, FSR 3.0, and XeSS.
  • Key Settings Impact: Shadow quality and Crowd Density have the highest impact on frame rates.
  • Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS (including Frame Generation; DLSS 4 reported by some sources), AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR; FSR 3.1 reported), and Intel XeSS.
  • Key Settings Impact: DOOM: The Dark Ages features always-on ray-traced global illumination. Ray-traced reflections (quality can be adjusted, including off), texture pool size, shadow quality, and overall resolution significantly impact performance. Utilizing upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) is highly recommended for achieving target framerates, especially at higher resolutions and graphics settings.
laptop Laptop Considerations
  • G P U T G P: Minimum 80W TGP recommended for stable 60 FPS.
  • Cooling Thermals: Dual-fan cooling setups are highly recommended; the engine pushes both CPU and GPU to high utilization.
  • C P U Power Limits: Avoid 'Silent' profiles; CPU bottlenecking will cause significant stuttering during horde spawns.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch to bypass Optimus can provide a 10-15% performance boost in high-density combat.
  • G P U T G P: Adequate TGP for the specific laptop GPU is crucial for achieving expected performance levels.
  • Cooling Thermals: Excellent cooling is essential to prevent severe thermal throttling during sustained gameplay in demanding titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages.
  • C P U Power Limits: Laptops with robust CPU power limits will perform better, especially in CPU-intensive scenarios.
  • R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM generally benefits gaming performance.
  • M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus (if available) is highly recommended for optimal framerates by directly connecting the dedicated GPU to the display.

info_outline Feature details based on available data. System requirements and performance estimates may vary.

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Common Recommendations (Handles All Compared Games)

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop (60W)
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop (60W)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop (60W)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W)
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W)
MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4080 Laptop (150W)
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IRX9H with RTX 4090
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Laptop (175W)
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Laptop (175W)
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 Laptop (175W)

For John Carpenter Toxic Commando Specifically

check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for Full HD (1080p).
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i7-12700H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
  • layers 32GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
Acer Nitro V with RTX 4060 and i9 13th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-13900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-12900H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12450H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
Acer Nitro 5 with RTX 3050 Ti and i5 12th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i5-12500H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • layers 32GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7
  • memory AMD Ryzen 7 6800H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
  • layers 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
MSI Katana 15 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-13620H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA GTX 1070 / AMD RX 580
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
Alienware M18 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i7-14700HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6800 XT
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
MSI Creator M16 HX with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6800 XT
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
ASUS ROG Strix G16 with RTX 4070
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
  • layers 16GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6800 XT
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for QHD (1440p).
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
HP OMEN 16 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64 GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Elite 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake-H)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB LPDDR5x-8533MT/s (LPCAMM2)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
ASUS ROG Strix G18 with RTX 4080 and intel i9 14th Gen
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
Dell Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080
  • memory AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
  • layers Up to 64GB DDR5
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7900 GRE
check_circle_outline Recommended based on listed requirements for UHD (4K).
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
HP OMEN Ultra Slim 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 285H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
  • layers 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 4800MHz SO-DIMM
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
Thunderobot Radiant 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel i9 14th Gen)
  • memory Intel Core i9-14900HX Processor
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-5600MHz (commonly listed as 4800MHz by some retailers, but 5600MHz is common for 14th Gen HX with DDR5)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB DDR5-5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
MSI Vector 16 HX with RTX 5070 Ti
  • memory Intel Ultra 7 255HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB DDR5 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)
GIGABYTE A16 Pro (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 7)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 7 240H
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32GB LPDDR5X 5600MHz
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
XMG Fusion 16 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop Laptop GPU
  • layers 64GB DDR5-6400MHz (Single-Channel)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
  • layers 32GB
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX)
  • memory Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
  • developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
  • layers 32 GB DDR5 6400MHz (2x16GB)
  • track_changes Target GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 / AMD RX 7900 XTX

info_outline Laptop recommendations are estimates based on available component benchmarks and game requirements. Actual performance may vary depending on settings, drivers, cooling, power limits, etc. Prices and availability subject to change. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

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