Can I Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
GSC Game World · 2024
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
Can You Run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
Yes — you can run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
You meet the minimum requirements. See below how you stack up against recommended.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 |
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? →S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is a extremely demanding action game from 2024. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 63 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 28 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 119 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~26–30 FPS
Not Recommended
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~55–70 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~105–130 FPS
Great
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 | Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT |
| Storage | 160 GB available space | 160 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 Storage: 160 GB available space Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64 Processor: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Memory: 32 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Storage: 160 GB available space Additional Notes: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl — FAQ
Can I run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 63 FPS at 1080p in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl. Budget GPUs get about 28 FPS and high-end GPUs around 119 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?+
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl needs at least a Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 graphics card, 16GB of RAM, 160 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64.
Can S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl run without a graphics card?+
No — S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750).
How much RAM does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl need?+
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl officially requires a minimum of 16GB of RAM, with 32GB 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.