Battlefield 2042 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Battlefield 2042
Developer:
DICE
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
19 November 2021 (3 years ago)
User score:
3.6 / 5 (934 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.6 / 10 - steadily demanding

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Official Battlefield 2042 system requirements for PC

To run Battlefield 2042, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 100 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon RX 560, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 6600 XT. As for your CPU, an Core i5-6600K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4790 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
4 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 560 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Pass CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Core i5-6600K
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
100 GB available space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
8 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060
Pass CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel Core i7-4790
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
100 GB available space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 12

Battlefield 2042 performance on your PC


Battlefield 2042 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.7x faster than Radeon RX 560 and roughly equal in performance to Radeon RX 6600 XT. Your graphics card can run Battlefield 2042 at recommended settings according to DICE.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Battlefield 2042 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (in real tests). Frames per second may vary based on operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
192
medium settings / 1080p
124
high settings / 1080p
110
ultra settings / 1080p
66
QHD / 1440p
57
4K / 2160p
39

Battlefield 2042 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4790

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4790. Your CPU can run Battlefield 2042 at recommended settings according to DICE.


FAQ

When was Battlefield 2042 released?
Battlefield 2042 was released on 19 November 2021.
How much RAM do I need for Battlefield 2042?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Battlefield 2042. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Battlefield 2042?
Battlefield 2042 occupies about 100 GB of disk space.
Is Battlefield 2042 a demanding game?
Battlefield 2042 is a steadily demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.6 out of 10.

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