Alan Wake 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Alan Wake 2
Developer:
Remedy Entertainment
Publisher:
Epic Games Publishing
Release date:
27 October 2023 (1 year ago)
User score:
3.5 / 5 (489 votes)
Hardware demand level:
7.8 / 10 - intensely demanding
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Official Alan Wake 2 system requirements for PC

To run Alan Wake 2, you'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and 90 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 1070, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 6700 XT. As for your CPU, an Core i5-7600K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Ryzen 7 3700X or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 1070 or Radeon RX 5600 XT, 6 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent
Pass RAM:
16 GB
File size:
90 GB SSD
Operating system:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

FailRecommended requirements

Fail Graphics card:
GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6700 XT, 8 GB VRAM
Fail CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent
Pass RAM:
16 GB
File size:
90 GB SSD
Operating system:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

Alan Wake 2 performance on your PC

Alan Wake 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
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
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.3x faster than GeForce GTX 1070, but 1.2x slower than Radeon RX 6700 XT. Your GPU can run Alan Wake 2 at minimum settings, but not recommended settings according to Remedy Entertainment.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Alan Wake 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 / 1080p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
95−100
ultra settings / 1080p
80−85
QHD / 1440p
55−60
4K / 2160p
18−20
4K DLSS / 2160p
50−55

Alan Wake 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Ryzen 7 3700X

Core i5-12400 is 2.8x faster than Core i5-7600K, but 1.2x slower than Ryzen 7 3700X. Your CPU can run Alan Wake 2 at minimum settings, but not recommended settings according to Remedy Entertainment.

FAQ

When was Alan Wake 2 released?
Alan Wake 2 was released on 27 October 2023.
How much RAM do I need for Alan Wake 2?
You need a minimum of 16 GB RAM for Alan Wake 2.
How many GB is Alan Wake 2?
Alan Wake 2 occupies about 90 GB of disk space.
Is Alan Wake 2 a demanding game?
Alan Wake 2 is a intensely demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 7.8 out of 10.

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