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Can I Run The Evil Within 2?

Tango Gameworks · 2017

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Can You Run The Evil Within 2?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Evil Within 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run The Evil Within 2 — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or betterNVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or betterIntel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
RAM16 GB8 GB16 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)

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? →

The Evil Within 2 is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–42 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~145–175 FPS

Excellent

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The Evil Within 2 System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Evil Within 2, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
ProcessorIntel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or betterIntel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or betterNVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
Storage40 GB available space40 GB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better Storage: 40 GB available space

Recommended

OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processor: Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 480 8GB or better Storage: 40 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

The Evil Within 2 — FAQ

Can I run The Evil Within 2?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in The Evil Within 2. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 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 The Evil Within 2?+

The Evil Within 2 needs at least a Intel Core i5-2400 / AMD FX-8320 or better processor, a NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 40 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions).

Can The Evil Within 2 run without a graphics card?+

No — The Evil Within 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7970 3GB or better).

How much RAM does The Evil Within 2 need?+

The Evil Within 2 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.