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Can I Run Risk of Rain 2?

Hopoo Games · 2020

Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

Can You Run Risk of Rain 2?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Risk of Rain 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Risk of Rain 2 — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
RAM16 GB4 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7 or newer, 64-bitWindows 7 or newer, 64-bit

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? →

Risk of Rain 2 is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~32–38 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~70–85 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~130–160 FPS

Excellent

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Risk of Rain 2 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Risk of Rain 2, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 or newer, 64-bitWindows 7 or newer, 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory4 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 580 / AMD HD 7870GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage4 GB available space4 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 680 / AMD HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 4 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Risk of Rain 2 — FAQ

Can I run Risk of Rain 2?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Risk of Rain 2. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 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 Risk of Rain 2?+

Risk of Rain 2 needs at least a Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD FX-8350 processor, a GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 or newer, 64-bit.

Can Risk of Rain 2 run without a graphics card?+

No — Risk of Rain 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GTX 580 / AMD HD 7870).

How much RAM does Risk of Rain 2 need?+

Risk of Rain 2 officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.