Can I Run POSTAL 2?
Running With Scissors · 2012
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Can You Run POSTAL 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against POSTAL 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run POSTAL 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 32MB GeForce 2 or Radeon Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 | 64MB GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Pentium 3 1133MHz or AMD Athlon 733MHz Processor | 1.2GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10 |
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.
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? →POSTAL 2 is a demanding action game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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POSTAL 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for POSTAL 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10 | Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10 |
| Processor | Pentium 3 1133MHz or AMD Athlon 733MHz Processor | 1.2GHz |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM | 384 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 32MB GeForce 2 or Radeon Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 | 64MB GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection | 10 GB available space Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10 Processor: Pentium 3 1133MHz or AMD Athlon 733MHz Processor Memory: 128 MB RAM Graphics: 32MB GeForce 2 or Radeon Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 Hard Drive: 10 GB available space Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10 Processor: 1.2GHz Memory: 384 MB RAM Graphics: 64MB GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 Hard Drive: 10 GB available space Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
POSTAL 2 — FAQ
Can I run POSTAL 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in POSTAL 2. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 POSTAL 2?+
POSTAL 2 needs at least a Pentium 3 1133MHz or AMD Athlon 733MHz Processor processor, a 32MB GeForce 2 or Radeon Video Card DirectX®: 8.0 graphics card, 10 GB available space Other Requirements: Broadband Internet connection of storage, running Windows XP SP3/Vista/7/8/10.
Can POSTAL 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — POSTAL 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 32MB GeForce 2 or Radeon Video Card DirectX®: 8.0).
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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.