Dishonored 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Dishonored 2
Developer:
Arkane Studios
Publisher:
Bethesda Softworks
Release date:
11 November 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (355 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.4 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Dishonored 2 system requirements for PC

To run Dishonored 2, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 60 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 660, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4770 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7970 3GB or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 480 8GB or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4770/AMD FX-8350 or better
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
60 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit versions)
DirectX:
no data

Dishonored 2 performance on your PC

Dishonored 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Dishonored 2 at recommended settings according to Arkane Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Dishonored 2 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
120−130
medium settings / 768p
110−120
high settings / 1080p
100−110
ultra settings / 1080p
90−95
4K / 2160p
55−60

Dishonored 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4770

Core i5-12400 is 2.7x faster than Core i7-4770. Your CPU can run Dishonored 2 at recommended settings according to Arkane Studios.

FAQ

When was Dishonored 2 released?
Dishonored 2 was released on 11 November 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Dishonored 2?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Dishonored 2. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Dishonored 2?
Dishonored 2 occupies about 60 GB of disk space.
Is Dishonored 2 a demanding game?
Dishonored 2 is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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