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Can I Run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)?

Relic Entertainment · 2009

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.

Can You Run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalentA 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent
CPUCore i5-13400P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processorAMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo
RAM16 GB1 GB2 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1

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? →

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2009. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~50–60 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~110–130 FPS

Great

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~205–250 FPS

Excellent

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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic), component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1
ProcessorP4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processorAMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista)2 GB RAM (XP and Vista)
GraphicsA 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalentA 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent
Storage6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLAYER: INTERNET: Cable modem, DSL modem, or 56.6kbps modem for online multiplayer play:6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 Processor: P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) Graphics: A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent Hard Drive: 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLAYER: INTERNET: Cable modem, DSL modem, or 56.6kbps modem for online multiplayer play: Network: TCP/IP compliant network

Recommended

OS *: Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 Processor: AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo Memory: 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista) Graphics: A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent Hard Drive: 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) — FAQ

Can I run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic). Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 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 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic)?+

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) needs at least a P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor processor, a A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space REQUIRED FOR MULTIPLAYER: INTERNET: Cable modem, DSL modem, or 56.6kbps modem for online multiplayer play: of storage, running Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1.

Can Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) run without a graphics card?+

No — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent).

How much RAM does Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) need?+

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition (Classic) officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.