Can I Run Guild Wars 2®?
ArenaNet® · 2022
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Can You Run Guild Wars 2®?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Guild Wars 2®’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Guild Wars 2® — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 (64-bit) | — |
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? →Guild Wars 2® is a extremely demanding adventure game from 2022. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 66 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 30 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 125 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~115–140 FPS
Great
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Guild Wars 2® System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Guild Wars 2®, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel® i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 70 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 (64-bit) Processor: Intel® i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 70 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Guild Wars 2® — FAQ
Can I run Guild Wars 2®?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 66 FPS at 1080p in Guild Wars 2®. Budget GPUs get about 30 FPS and high-end GPUs around 125 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 Guild Wars 2®?+
Guild Wars 2® needs at least a Intel® i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 70 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 (64-bit).
Can Guild Wars 2® run without a graphics card?+
No — Guild Wars 2® is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970).
How much RAM does Guild Wars 2® need?+
Guild Wars 2® officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.