XCOM 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

XCOM 2
Developer:
Firaxis Games
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
5 February 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.7 / 5 (69 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.7 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official XCOM 2 system requirements for PC

To run XCOM 2, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 45 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 5770, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 7970. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E4700 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
45 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® 7, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
Pass CPU:
3GHz Quad Core
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
45 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® 7, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

XCOM 2 performance on your PC

XCOM 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 7970
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.3x faster than Radeon HD 7970. Your graphics card can run XCOM 2 at recommended settings according to Firaxis Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

XCOM 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 / 768p
435
medium settings / 1080p
150−160
high settings / 1080p
150
ultra settings / 1080p
75−80
4K / 2160p
50−55

XCOM 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run XCOM 2 at recommended settings according to Firaxis Games.

FAQ

When was XCOM 2 released?
XCOM 2 was released on 5 February 2016.
How much RAM do I need for XCOM 2?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for XCOM 2. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is XCOM 2?
XCOM 2 occupies about 45 GB of disk space.
Is XCOM 2 a demanding game?
XCOM 2 is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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