Can I Run Just Cause 2?
Avalanche Studios · 2010
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, Just Cause 2 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 Just Cause 2, 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
Want your exact FPS? Enter your CPU, GPU and resolution.
Check My PC →What limits performance in Just Cause 2
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 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Just Cause 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB min · 512 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 512 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Just Cause 2
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Just Cause 2 on my graphics card?
Pick your GPU for a straight yes-or-no, an FPS estimate at every resolution, and the settings to run.
Check your GPU against Just Cause 2
Pick your graphics card to see the verdict and estimated frame rates.
Can You Run Just Cause 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Just Cause 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Just Cause 2's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro) | DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series/ ATI Radeon HD 5750 series) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz) | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported) | Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 |
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.
Join the squadNot sure? Ask our community.Join our Discord →Just Cause 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Just Cause 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported) | Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 |
| Processor | Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz) | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen |
| Memory | 2GB System Memory | 3GB system Memory |
| Graphics | DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro) | DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series/ ATI Radeon HD 5750 series) |
| DirectX | Microsoft DirectX 10 | Microsoft DirectX 10.1 |
| Storage | 10GB of free drive space | — |
Show the full Steam listingHide the full Steam listing
Minimum
OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported) Processor: Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz) Memory: 2GB System Memory Hard Drive: 10GB of free drive space Graphics: DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10
Recommended
OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen Memory: 3GB system Memory Hard Drive: Graphics: DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series/ ATI Radeon HD 5750 series) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10.1
Source: Steam
Just Cause 2 — FAQ
Can I run Just Cause 2?+
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 Just Cause 2?+
Just Cause 2 needs at least a Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz) processor, a DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 10GB of free drive space of storage, running Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported).
Can Just Cause 2 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 Just Cause 2 need?+
Just Cause 2 officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 3 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
More games to check
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.