Can I Run NBA 2K19?
Visual Concepts · 2018
NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be. NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture.
Can You Run NBA 2K19?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against NBA 2K19’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run NBA 2K19 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better | Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 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? →NBA 2K19 is a demanding simulation game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 92 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 42 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 175 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~38–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~160–195 FPS
Excellent
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NBA 2K19 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for NBA 2K19, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better | Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 80 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0x compatible Dual-Analog Gamepad: Recommended Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2012.
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 80 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Additional Notes: Dual-analog gamepad
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
NBA 2K19 — FAQ
Can I run NBA 2K19?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 92 FPS at 1080p in NBA 2K19. Budget GPUs get about 42 FPS and high-end GPUs around 175 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 NBA 2K19?+
NBA 2K19 needs at least a Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 80 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit.
Can NBA 2K19 run without a graphics card?+
No — NBA 2K19 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better).
How much RAM does NBA 2K19 need?+
NBA 2K19 officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.