Can I Run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition?
Crytek Studios · 2011
Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.
Can You Run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: 9.0c | NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack | Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack |
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? →Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition is a demanding action game from 2011. 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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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Graphics | NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 9Gb |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better Memory: 2GB Hard Disk Space: 9Gb Video Card: NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: 9.0c
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition — FAQ
Can I run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition. 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 Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition?+
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better processor, a NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 9Gb of storage, running Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack.
Can Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition need?+
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition 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.