Natural Selection 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Natural Selection 2
Developer:
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Publisher:
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Release date:
31 October 2012 (12 years ago)
User score:
1.9 / 5 (9 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.7 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Natural Selection 2 system requirements for PC

To run Natural Selection 2, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 12 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8600 GS, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 5770. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E6700 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core 2 Quad Q9650 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 1 GB VRAM and support for Shader Model 3 (e.g. AMD X800, NVidia 8600 or better)
Pass CPU:
Core 2 Duo E6700 (2.66 GHz) or better
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows Vista 64-bit or newer
DirectX:
11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 1.5 - 2 GB VRAM (AMD 5770, NVidia GTX 450 or better)
Pass CPU:
Core 2 Quad Q9650 (3 GHz) or better
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit or newer
DirectX:
11

Natural Selection 2 performance on your PC

Natural Selection 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 5770

GeForce RTX 3060 is 10.0x faster than Radeon HD 5770. Your graphics card can run Natural Selection 2 at recommended settings according to Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

Natural Selection 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 7.8x faster than Core 2 Quad Q9650. Your CPU can run Natural Selection 2 at recommended settings according to Unknown Worlds Entertainment.

FAQ

When was Natural Selection 2 released?
Natural Selection 2 was released on 31 October 2012.
How much RAM do I need for Natural Selection 2?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Natural Selection 2. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Natural Selection 2?
Natural Selection 2 occupies about 12 GB of disk space.
Is Natural Selection 2 a demanding game?
Natural Selection 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.7 out of 10.

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1.9 9 votes

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