Planetside 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Planetside 2
Developer:
Rogue Planet Games
Publisher:
Daybreak Game Company
Release date:
20 November 2012 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (58 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Planetside 2 system requirements for PC

To run Planetside 2, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 260, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 6870. As for your CPU, an Core i5-760 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-2610UE or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
nVidia GeForce GTX 260 or better / Radeon HD 4850 or better
Pass CPU:
Core i5-760 or better / AMD Phenom II X4 or better [Quad-core CPU]
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB HD space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7 or later
DirectX:
11.0

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
nVidia GeForce GTX 560 series or higher / AMD HD 6870 or higher
Pass CPU:
Intel i7 processor or higher / AMD Phenom II X6 or higher
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB HD space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7 or later
DirectX:
11.0

Planetside 2 performance on your PC

Planetside 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 6870
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 7.7x faster than Radeon HD 6870. Your graphics card can run Planetside 2 at recommended settings according to Rogue Planet Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Planetside 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
140−150
medium settings / 1080p
140−150

Planetside 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-2610UE

Core i5-12400 is 13.7x faster than Core i7-2610UE. Your CPU can run Planetside 2 at recommended settings according to Rogue Planet Games.

FAQ

When was Planetside 2 released?
Planetside 2 was released on 20 November 2012.
How much RAM do I need for Planetside 2?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Planetside 2.
How many GB is Planetside 2?
Planetside 2 occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is Planetside 2 a demanding game?
Planetside 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.2 out of 10.

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