Can I Run Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising?
Relic Entertainment · 2010
In Dawn of War II: Chaos Rising you will take command of the Blood Ravens and defend the sector against the Chaos Space Marines of the Black Legion. Purge the Chaos filth and hold the chapter together as traitorous forces work from within to try bring down the Blood Ravens.
Can You Run Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent | A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor | AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 | Windows 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 Chaos Rising is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2010. 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 Chaos Rising System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 | Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1 |
| Processor | P4 3.2 GHz (single core) or any Dual Core processor | AMD Athlon 64x2 4400+ or any Intel Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (XP), 1.5 GB RAM (Vista) | 2 GB RAM (XP and Vista) |
| Graphics | A 128MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600, or equivalent | A 256MB Video Card (Shader Model 3) - Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT / ATI X1900, or equivalent |
| Storage | 6.5 GB of uncompressed Hard Drive space Other Requirements: Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live | 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 Other Requirements: Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live
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 Chaos Rising — FAQ
Can I run Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising?+
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 Chaos Rising. 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 Chaos Rising?+
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising 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 Other Requirements: Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live of storage, running Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1.
Can Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising run without a graphics card?+
No — Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising 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 Chaos Rising need?+
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® II Chaos Rising 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.