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Can I Run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?

CD PROJEKT RED · 2012

A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...

Can You Run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
CPUCore i5-13400Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-CoreIntel or AMD Quad-Core
RAM16 GB5 GB3 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP/Vista/7Windows XP/Vista/7

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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 Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is a demanding rpg game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 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

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–170 FPS

Excellent

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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows XP/Vista/7Windows XP/Vista/7
ProcessorIntel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-CoreIntel or AMD Quad-Core
Memory1.5 GB (Win XP), 2GB (Win Vista/Win 7)3 GB (Win XP), 4GB (Win Vista/Win 7)
GraphicsGeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.
Storage25GB Sound:25GB Sound:
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-Core Memory: 1.5 GB (Win XP), 2GB (Win Vista/Win 7) Graphics: GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed. Hard Drive: 25GB Sound:

Recommended

OS *: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: Intel or AMD Quad-Core Memory: 3 GB (Win XP), 4GB (Win Vista/Win 7) Graphics: GeForce 260 (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4850 (1 GB). Resolution: 1440x900. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed. Hard Drive: 25GB Sound:

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition — FAQ

Can I run The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition?+

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition needs at least a Intel 2.2 GHz Dual-Core or AMD 2.5 GHz Dual-Core processor, a GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed. graphics card, 5GB of RAM, 25GB Sound: of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/7.

Can The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition run without a graphics card?+

No — The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce 8800 (512 MB) or Radeon HD3850 (512 MB). Resolution: 1280x720. DirectX®: DirectX 9.29 has to be installed.).

How much RAM does The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition need?+

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition officially requires a minimum of 5GB 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.