Can I Run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)?
BioWare
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, Mass Effect 2 (2010 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 Mass Effect 2 (2010 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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Check My PC →What limits performance in Mass Effect 2 (2010 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 ("2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)?
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Your PC
You can run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU | 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 | Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition), component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 | Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 |
| Processor | 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU | 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM for Windows XP / 2 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7 | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended |
| DirectX | DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) | DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 Processor: 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM for Windows XP / 2 GB RAM for Windows Vista and Windows 7 Graphics: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) Hard Drive: 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible Supported Chipsets: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or greater; ATI Radeon X1600 Pro or greater. Please note that NVIDIA GeForce 7300, 8100, 8200, 8300, 8400, and 9300; ATI Radeon HD3200, and HD4350 are below minimum system requirements. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 Processor: 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) Hard Drive: 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
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Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) — FAQ
Can I run Mass Effect 2 (2010 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 Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)?+
Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) needs at least a 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU processor, a 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 15 GB of storage, running Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7.
Can Mass Effect 2 (2010 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 Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) need?+
Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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