Can I Run Watch_Dogs® 2?
Ubisoft · 2016
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 74 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Watch_Dogs® 2 averages about 190 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 74 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Watch_Dogs® 2, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~65–80 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~170–210 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Watch_Dogs® 2
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 74 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Watch_Dogs® 2 recommends an FX-8120 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Watch_Dogs® 2, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB min · 3 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 3 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Watch_Dogs® 2
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 34 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Watch_Dogs® 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Watch_Dogs® 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Watch_Dogs® 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better | Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Watch_Dogs® 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS | Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better | Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* |
| Storage | 27 GB available space | 27 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 27 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible using the latest drivers Additional Notes: Minimum specs above for 720p , 30+ FPS, Low graphic settings // Periphericals: Microsoft Xbox One Controller, DUALSHOCK® 4 Controller, Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, optional controller / Multiplayer: 256 kbps or faster broadband connection / Note: This product supports 64-bit operating systems only. Laptop versions of these cards may work, but are not officially supported. For the most up-to-date requirement listings, please visit the FAQ on our support website at . High speed internet access and a valid Ubisoft account are required to activate the game after installation, to authenticate your system and continue gameplay after any re-activation, access online features, play online or unlock exclusive content. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
Recommended
OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List* Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 27 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX-compatible using the latest drivers Additional Notes: Recommended specs above for 1080p , 30+ FPS, High graphic settings // SUPPORTED VIDEO CARDS AT TIME OF RELEASE: • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX600 Series: GTX660 or better / GeForce® GTX700 Series: GTX760 or better / GeForce® GTX900 Series: GTX950 or better / GeForce® GTX1000 Series: GTX1060 or better. • AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series: Radeon™ HD7870 or better / Radeon™ 200 series: Radeon R9 270 or better / Radeon™ 300/Fury X series: Radeon™ R9 370 or better / Radeon 400 series: Radeon RX460 or better. Game contains EasyAntiCheat anti-cheat technology and Denuvo anti-tamper technology.
Source: Steam
Watch_Dogs® 2 — FAQ
Can I run Watch_Dogs® 2?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 74 FPS at 1080p. 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 Watch_Dogs® 2?+
Watch_Dogs® 2 needs at least a Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List* graphics card, 6 GB of RAM, 27 GB available space of storage, running Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS.
Can Watch_Dogs® 2 run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 34 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 54 FPS.
How much RAM does Watch_Dogs® 2 need?+
Watch_Dogs® 2 officially requires a minimum of 6 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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