Can I Run Saints Row 2?
Volition · 2009
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, Saints Row 2 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.
The publisher states no target settings for Saints Row 2, so figures 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 Saints Row 2
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
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or e") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Saints Row 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB min · 256 MB rec
The minimum spec lists 128 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 256 MB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Saints Row 2
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Saints Row 2?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Saints Row 2's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better) | 256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent | 3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP or Vista. | Windows XP or Vista. |
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 Saints Row 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP or Vista. | Windows XP or Vista. |
| Processor | 2.0 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent | 3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent |
| Memory | 1 GB system RAM | 2 GB system RAM |
| Graphics | 128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better) | 256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better) |
| Storage | 15 GB of Hard Drive Space | 15 GB of Hard Drive Space |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Windows XP or Vista. Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent Memory: 1 GB system RAM Graphics: 128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card Hard Drive: 15 GB of Hard Drive Space Display: DirectX compatible display capable of 640x480 in 16-bit color
Recommended
Supported OS: Windows XP or Vista. Processor: 3.2 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent Memory: 2 GB system RAM Graphics: 256MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 8800 NVidia card or better, ATI HD3850 card or better) DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible 16-bit sound card Hard Drive: 15 GB of Hard Drive Space Display: DirectX compatible display capable of 640x480 in 16-bit color
Source: Steam
Saints Row 2 — FAQ
Can I run Saints Row 2?+
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 Saints Row 2?+
Saints Row 2 needs at least a 2.0 GHz Intel Dual-Core Pentium IV or equivalent or AMD Dual-Core Athlon XP or equivalent processor, a 128MB 3D graphics card with Shader Model 3.0 support (i.e. 7600 NVidia card or better, ATI X1300 card or better) graphics card, 1 GB of RAM, 15 GB of Hard Drive Space of storage, running Windows XP or Vista..
Can Saints Row 2 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 Saints Row 2 need?+
Saints Row 2 officially requires a minimum of 1 GB of RAM, with 2 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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