Payday 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Payday 2
Developer:
Overkill Software
Publisher:
Starbreeze Publishing
Release date:
18 August 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (848 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Payday 2 system requirements for PC

To run Payday 2, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 31 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Celeron E3300 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:
Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM)
Pass CPU:
2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
31 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows 7
DirectX:
9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM)
Pass CPU:
2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
45 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (64-bit)
DirectX:
9.0c

Payday 2 performance on your PC

Payday 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
30 fps @ low
1366×768
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

Your graphics card can run Payday 2 at recommended settings according to Overkill Software.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Payday 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
300−310
medium settings / 1080p
300−310
high settings / 1080p
300−310
ultra settings / 1080p
300−310
QHD / 1440p
300−310
4K / 2160p
300−310

Payday 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 Payday 2 at recommended settings according to Overkill Software.

FAQ

When was Payday 2 released?
Payday 2 was released on 18 August 2013.
How much RAM do I need for Payday 2?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Payday 2. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Payday 2?
Payday 2 occupies about 31 GB of disk space.
Is Payday 2 a demanding game?
Payday 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 848 votes

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