Can I Run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution?
Relic Entertainment
Command any of the six unique factions in the next standalone expansion of the critically acclaimed Dawn of War real-time strategy franchise.
Can You Run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 128 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600) Other: Online Steam Account | 256 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 7800GT or any Nvidia GT200 series or better, ATI X1900 or any HD3600 series or better Other: Online Steam Account |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Pentium IV 3.2Ghz, or any dual core processor | Any Core 2 , Athlon X2, or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
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: Retribution is a moderately demanding strategy game. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 115 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 52 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 219 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~45–55 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~105–125 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~195–240 FPS
Excellent
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Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 |
| Processor | Pentium IV 3.2Ghz, or any dual core processor | Any Core 2 , Athlon X2, or better |
| Memory | 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7) | 2GB RAM or higher (XP, Vista, Windows 7) |
| Graphics | 128 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600) Other: Online Steam Account | 256 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 7800GT or any Nvidia GT200 series or better, ATI X1900 or any HD3600 series or better Other: Online Steam Account |
| Storage | 8.5GB space free | 8.5GB space free |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Processor: Pentium IV 3.2Ghz, or any dual core processor Memory: 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7) Hard Disk Space: 8.5GB space free Video Card: 128 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600) Other: Online Steam Account
Recommended
OS *: Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Processor: Any Core 2 , Athlon X2, or better Memory: 2GB RAM or higher (XP, Vista, Windows 7) Hard Disk Space: 8.5GB space free Video Card: 256 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 7800GT or any Nvidia GT200 series or better, ATI X1900 or any HD3600 series or better Other: Online Steam Account
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution — FAQ
Can I run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 115 FPS at 1080p in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution. Budget GPUs get about 52 FPS and high-end GPUs around 219 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: Retribution?+
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution needs at least a Pentium IV 3.2Ghz, or any dual core processor processor, a 128 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600) Other: Online Steam Account graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 8.5GB space free of storage, running Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7.
Can Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution run without a graphics card?+
No — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 128 MB Video Card using Shader Model 3 (Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT / ATI X1600) Other: Online Steam Account).
How much RAM does Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution need?+
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II: Retribution 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.