Can I Run Quake II?
id Software · 2007
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Quake II runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
Quake II's publisher states frame rates rather than settings: 1080p at 60 FPS for its minimum spec and 4K at 120 FPS for its recommended spec. Estimates are calibrated to these and assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Quake II
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Quake II recommends a Core i5-6600K or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Quake II, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB min · 8 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 8 GB. On a card with less, lower texture quality first: running out of video memory shows up as stutter or blurry textures, not as a lower average.
Settings to lower first in Quake II
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2Texture quality only if your card has less than 8 GB of video memory. With enough memory, textures cost little frame rate, so keep them high.
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Can You Run Quake II?
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Your PC
You can run Quake II — 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 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.5GHz | Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Win 10 64-bit version | Win 10 64-bit version |
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 Quake II, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Win 10 64-bit version | Win 10 64-bit version |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.5GHz | Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz |
| Memory | 8GB System RAM | 8GB System RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) |
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Minimum
Minimum Spec (1080p/60 HZ) Win 10 64-bit version Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.5GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) 8GB System RAM Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive High speed broadband connection required for online play
Recommended
Recommended Spec (*4K/120 HZ) Win 10 64-bit version Intel Core i5-6600k @ 3.5 GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @ 3.2 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) 8GB System RAM Minimum 2GB free space on hard drive High speed broadband connection required for online play Additional Notes: *Compatible display required
Source: Steam
Quake II — FAQ
Can I run Quake II?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly 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 Quake II?+
Quake II needs at least a Intel Core i5-3570 @ 3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X @ 3.5GHz processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, running Win 10 64-bit version.
Can Quake II run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Quake II need?+
Quake II officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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