Can I Run Battlefield™ 2042?
DICE · 2021
Battlefield™ 2042 is a first-person shooter that marks the return to the iconic all-out warfare of the franchise.
Can You Run Battlefield™ 2042?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Battlefield™ 2042’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Battlefield™ 2042 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit 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? →Battlefield™ 2042 is a extremely demanding action game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 75 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 143 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–155 FPS
Great
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Battlefield™ 2042 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Battlefield™ 2042, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Sound Card: No recommendation
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Sound Card: No recommendation
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Battlefield™ 2042 — FAQ
Can I run Battlefield™ 2042?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 75 FPS at 1080p in Battlefield™ 2042. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 143 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 Battlefield™ 2042?+
Battlefield™ 2042 needs at least a AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K processor, a AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 100 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 10.
Can Battlefield™ 2042 run without a graphics card?+
No — Battlefield™ 2042 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti).
How much RAM does Battlefield™ 2042 need?+
Battlefield™ 2042 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.