Can I Run Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?
Bohemia Interactive · 2010
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Can You Run Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is a demanding action game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster |
| Memory | 1GB | 2GB |
| Graphics | Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| Storage | 10 GB free space | 20 GB free space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz Memory: 1GB Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 10 GB free space
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon Phenom X4 or faster Memory: 2GB Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 896 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 20 GB free space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead — FAQ
Can I run Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead?+
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead needs at least a Intel Core 2.4 GHz or AMD Dual-Core Athlon 2.5 GHz processor, a Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 10 GB free space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead run without a graphics card?+
No — Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia Geforce 8600GT or ATI Radeon 3650 or faster with Shader Model 3 and 512 MB VRAM DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c).
How much RAM does Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead need?+
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.