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Can I Run NBA 2K20?

Visual Concepts · 2019

NOTE: All multiplayer servers for NBA 2K20 will be shutdown as of 12/31/2021. After that time, all game functions requiring online servers will no longer function.

Can You Run NBA 2K20?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against NBA 2K20’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run NBA 2K20 — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or betterNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better
CPUCore i5-13400Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or betterIntel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bitWindows 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 2K20 is a demanding simulation game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~36–44 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~80–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~150–185 FPS

Excellent

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NBA 2K20 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for NBA 2K20, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bitWindows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or betterIntel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or betterNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / AMD® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage80 GB available space80 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 2K20 — FAQ

Can I run NBA 2K20?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in NBA 2K20. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 2K20?+

NBA 2K20 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 2K20 run without a graphics card?+

No — NBA 2K20 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 2K20 need?+

NBA 2K20 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.