Can I Run Dishonored 2?
Arkane Studios · 2016
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.
Can You Run Dishonored 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Dishonored 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Dishonored 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB or better | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) |
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? →Dishonored 2 is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–44 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~150–185 FPS
Excellent
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Dishonored 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Dishonored 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (64-bit versions) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better | Intel Core i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB or better | NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB or better |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB or better Storage: 60 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB or better Storage: 60 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Dishonored 2 — FAQ
Can I run Dishonored 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Dishonored 2. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 Dishonored 2?+
Dishonored 2 needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better processor, a NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 60 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions).
Can Dishonored 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Dishonored 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB or better).
How much RAM does Dishonored 2 need?+
Dishonored 2 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.