Can I Run Outlast 2?
Red Barrels · 2017
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 117 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Outlast 2 reaches the game's 122 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 117 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 122 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Outlast 2, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~105–122 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
122 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
122 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Outlast 2
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p. Faster cards stop at the game's 122 FPS cap.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 117 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core i5") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Outlast 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1 GB min · 1.5 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 1 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 1.5 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Outlast 2
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 54 FPS at 1080p.
- 3Outlast 2 won't run above 122 FPS, so once your PC reaches it, spend spare performance on higher settings rather than lowering them further.
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Can You Run Outlast 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Outlast 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Outlast 2 — 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 | 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 | 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-530 | Intel Core i5 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Outlast 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-530 | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 | 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i3-530 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 720p @ 30 fps
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1.5GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 660 / ATI Radeon HD 7850 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Targetting 1080p @ 60 fps
Source: Steam
Outlast 2 — FAQ
Can I run Outlast 2?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 117 FPS 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 Outlast 2?+
Outlast 2 needs at least a Intel Core i3-530 processor, a 1GB VRAM, NVIDIA Geforce GTX 260 / ATI Radeon HD 4870 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, 64-bits.
Can Outlast 2 run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 54 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 85 FPS.
How much RAM does Outlast 2 need?+
Outlast 2 officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB 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.