Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB run Black Desert?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB falls below the minimum requirement for Black Desert. Expect it to run poorly or refuse to launch.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 13 | 15 | 19 | Below |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 25 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 15 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle Black Desert
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop | D | 47 | ▲ 7 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 290X | D | 47 | ▲ 7 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB | D | 44 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 290 | D | 44 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB | D | 40 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | D | 40 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB run Black Desert?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB falls below the minimum requirement for Black Desert. Expect it to run poorly or refuse to launch.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 40 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p and 15 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low 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.