Can I Run Resident Evil 2?
CAPCOM Co., Ltd. · 2019
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Can You Run Resident Evil 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Resident Evil 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Resident Evil 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better | Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) |
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? →Resident Evil 2 is a demanding action game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Resident Evil 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Resident Evil 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) | WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better | Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 26 GB available space | 26 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 26 GB available space Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/30 FPS. If you have don't have enough graphics memory to run the game at your selected texture quality, you must go to Options Graphics and lower the texture quality or shadow quality, or decrease the resolution. An internet connection is required for product activation. (Netwo
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required) Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-3770 or AMD FX™-9590 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 480 with 3GB VRAM DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 26 GB available space Additional Notes: This game is expected to run at 1080p/60 FPS. An internet connection is required for product activation. (Network connectivity uses Steam® developed by Valve® Corporation.)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Resident Evil 2 — FAQ
Can I run Resident Evil 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Resident Evil 2. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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 Resident Evil 2?+
Resident Evil 2 needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5-4460 or AMD FX™-6300 or better processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 26 GB available space of storage, running WINDOWS® 10 (64-BIT Required).
Can Resident Evil 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Resident Evil 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or AMD Radeon™ RX 460).
How much RAM does Resident Evil 2 need?+
Resident Evil 2 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 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.