Can I Run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Obsidian Entertainment · 2018
Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.
Can You Run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 11 Compatible | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
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? →Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is a extremely demanding rpg game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 74 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 33 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 141 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–36 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–80 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~125–155 FPS
Great
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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista 64-bit or newer | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 | Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 Compatible | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows Vista 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX 11 Compatible Storage: 45 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit or newer Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Storage: 45 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire — FAQ
Can I run Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 74 FPS at 1080p in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. Budget GPUs get about 33 FPS and high-end GPUs around 141 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 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire?+
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire needs at least a Intel Core i3-2100T @ 2.50 GHz / AMD Phenom II X3 B73 processor, a DirectX 11 Compatible graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 45 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista 64-bit or newer.
Can Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire run without a graphics card?+
No — Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX 11 Compatible).
How much RAM does Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire need?+
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire 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.