Can I Run Path of Exile 2?
Grinding Gear Games · 2024
Our verdict
Needs a mid-range graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Path of Exile 2 averages about 84 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages about 207 FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Path of Exile 2, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–36 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~185–230 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Path of Exile 2
The graphics card: frame rates in Path of Exile 2 rise with GPU speed.
Graphics card (GPU)
Main limit
60 FPS at 1080p needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Path of Exile 2 recommends a Core i5-10500 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Path of Exile 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
3 GB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 3 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Path of Exile 2
- 1Resolution or render scale, or upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) where Path of Exile 2 offers it. Rendering fewer pixels is the biggest single saving.
- 2Then shadows, volumetric effects (fog, clouds, lighting) and ambient occlusion: in most games these cost the most frame rate for the least visible difference.
- 3Texture quality last: it costs little frame rate as long as your card has enough video memory.
Can I run Path of Exile 2 on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Path of Exile 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Path of Exile 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Path of Exile 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 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
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 Path of Exile 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Additional Notes: A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Additional Notes: Solid State Storage is recommended
Source: Steam
Path of Exile 2 — FAQ
Can I run Path of Exile 2?+
Needs a mid-range graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600. 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 Path of Exile 2?+
Path of Exile 2 needs at least a Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 100 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can Path of Exile 2 run without a graphics card?+
Not well. Even AMD's Radeon 780M, a strong integrated GPU, averages about 24 FPS at 1080p. The minimum graphics requirement is NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470.
How much RAM does Path of Exile 2 need?+
Path of Exile 2 officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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