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Can I Run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition?

Crytek Studios · 2011

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition 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 Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition, 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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What limits performance in Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

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 ("Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

512 MB (min. spec)

The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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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

Yes — you can run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition

You meet the minimum requirements. The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or betterNot listed
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or betterNot listed
RAM16 GB2 GBNot listed
OSWindows 11Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service PackNot listed

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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.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows XP, Vista or Windows 7, with the latest Service Pack
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo at 2Ghz, or AMD Athlon 64 x2 2Ghz, or better
Memory2GB
GraphicsNVidia 8800GT with 512Mb RAM or better, ATI 3850HD with 512Mb RAM or better
DirectX9.0c
Storage9Gb

The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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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

Source: Steam

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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition — FAQ

Can I run Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition?+

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 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 graphics card, 2 GB 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?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition need?+

Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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