Can I Run XCOM® 2?
Firaxis Games · 2016
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
Can You Run XCOM® 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against XCOM® 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run XCOM® 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz | 3GHz Quad Core |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 7, 64-bit | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
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? →XCOM® 2 is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2016. 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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XCOM® 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for XCOM® 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7, 64-bit | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | — |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 7, 64-bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 45 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries and Microsoft DirectX.
Recommended
OS *: Windows® 7, 64-bit Processor: 3GHz Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better Storage: 45 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
XCOM® 2 — FAQ
Can I run XCOM® 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 115 FPS at 1080p in XCOM® 2. 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 XCOM® 2?+
XCOM® 2 needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz processor, a 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 45 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 7, 64-bit.
Can XCOM® 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — XCOM® 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better).
How much RAM does XCOM® 2 need?+
XCOM® 2 officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.