Can I Run Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2?
DICE · 2010
Battlefield: Bad Company 2™ brings the award-winning Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of PC gaming with best-in-class vehicular combat and unexpected "Battlefield moments." New vehicles like the ATV and a transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics on the Battlefield. W
Can You Run Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900) DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support | 512 MB Video Card (GeForce GTX 260/ ATI Radeon 4870) Controller Support: Support for Logitech G15 and G19 keyboard LCDs in multiplayer |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz | Intel Core 2 Quad or higher |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP | Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
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: Bad Company™ 2 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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Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | Windows Vista or Windows 7 |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz | Intel Core 2 Quad or higher |
| Memory | 2GB | 2GB |
| Graphics | 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900) DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support | 512 MB Video Card (GeForce GTX 260/ ATI Radeon 4870) Controller Support: Support for Logitech G15 and G19 keyboard LCDs in multiplayer |
| Storage | 15 GB | — |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz Memory: 2GB Graphics: 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900) DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support Hard Drive: 15 GB
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista or Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad or higher Memory: 2GB Graphics: 512 MB Video Card (GeForce GTX 260/ ATI Radeon 4870) Controller Support: Support for Logitech G15 and G19 keyboard LCDs in multiplayer
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 — FAQ
Can I run Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2. 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 Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2?+
Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 needs at least a Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHz processor, a 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900) DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 15 GB of storage, running Windows XP.
Can Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB Video Card (GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900) DirectX®: DirectX 9, 10, and 11 support).
How much RAM does Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 need?+
Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2 officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. 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.