Can I Run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)?
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Can You Run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) |
| 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 | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7 | Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / 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? →Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) is a demanding rpg game. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) System Requirements
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) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) |
| Storage | 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 | 15 GB Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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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
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) — FAQ
Can I run Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition)?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition). Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 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) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included) graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 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 of storage, running Windows XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP1 / Windows 7.
Can Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) run without a graphics card?+
No — Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2008 (included)).
How much RAM does Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) need?+
Mass Effect 2 (2010 Edition) officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.