BioShock 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

BioShock 2
Developer:
2K Australia, 2K China, 2K Marin, Digital Extremes
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
9 February 2010 (14 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (58 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
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Official BioShock 2 system requirements for PC

To run BioShock 2, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 11 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 7800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce 8800 GT. As for your CPU, an Athlon 64 X2 5200+ is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA 7800GT 256MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon X1900 256MB graphics card or better
Pass CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3800+ 2.4Ghz or better, Intel Pentium 4 530 3.0Ghz Processor or better
Pass RAM:
2GB
File size:
11GB
Operating system:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA 8800GT 512MB graphics card or better, ATI Radeon HD4830 512MB graphics card or better
Pass CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ Dual Core 2.60Ghz, Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Dual Core 2.13Ghz
Pass RAM:
3GB
File size:
11GB
Operating system:
Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

BioShock 2 performance on your PC

BioShock 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce 8800 GT
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 36.3x faster than GeForce 8800 GT. Your graphics card can run BioShock 2 at recommended settings according to 2K Australia, 2K China, 2K Marin, Digital Extremes.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

BioShock 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
100−105
medium settings / 1080p
70−75

BioShock 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 22.6x faster than Athlon 64 X2 5200+. Your CPU can run BioShock 2 at recommended settings according to 2K Australia, 2K China, 2K Marin, Digital Extremes.

FAQ

When was BioShock 2 released?
BioShock 2 was released on 9 February 2010.
How much RAM do I need for BioShock 2?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for BioShock 2. Yet, 3 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is BioShock 2?
BioShock 2 occupies about 11 GB of disk space.
Is BioShock 2 a demanding game?
BioShock 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.0 58 votes

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