Can I Run Just Cause 2?
Avalanche Studios · 2010
Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.
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
You can run Just Cause 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| 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) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10 | 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 |
| 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.
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? →Just Cause 2 is a demanding action game from 2010. 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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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) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10 | 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 |
| Storage | 10GB of free drive space | — |
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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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Just Cause 2 — FAQ
Can I run Just Cause 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Just Cause 2. 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 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) Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10 graphics card, 2GB 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?+
No — Just Cause 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 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).
How much RAM does Just Cause 2 need?+
Just Cause 2 officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 3GB 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.