Can I Run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
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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: The Pre-Sequel 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: The Pre-Sequel, 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: The Pre-Sequel
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: The Pre-Sequel, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?
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Your PC
You can run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel — 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/Win 8 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8 |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor | 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor |
| Memory | 2048 MB RAM | 2048 MB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 13 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3 Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 13 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compliant Additional Notes: Other Requirements Supports: 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). Windows Imaging Component (Windows XP 64-Bit only)
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8 Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor Memory: 2048 MB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 c Compliant
Source: Steam
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel — FAQ
Can I run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?+
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: The Pre-Sequel?+
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel 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 available space of storage, running Windows XP SP3.
Can Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel 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: The Pre-Sequel need?+
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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