Can I Run Borderlands 2?
Gearbox Software · 2012
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Borderlands 2 runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Borderlands 2, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Borderlands 2
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.3 GHz Quad Core processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Borderlands 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB min · 512 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 512 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Borderlands 2
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Borderlands 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Borderlands 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Borderlands 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Borderlands 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) | 2 GB |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| Storage | 13 GB free | 20 GB free |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2 GB(XP)/ 2 GB(Vista) Hard Disk Space: 13 GB free Video Memory: 256 MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7 Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 20 GB free Video Memory: 512MB Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 Sound: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Other Requirements: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, DirectX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only)
Source: Steam
Borderlands 2 — FAQ
Can I run Borderlands 2?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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 Borderlands 2?+
Borderlands 2 needs at least a 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 13 GB free of storage, running Windows XP SP3.
Can Borderlands 2 run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Borderlands 2 need?+
Borderlands 2 officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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