The Sims 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Sims 2
Developer:
Maxis
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
14 September 2004 (20 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (125 votes)
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Official The Sims 2 system requirements for PC

To run The Sims 2, you'll need at least 256 MB of RAM. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon 7000. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 1.80 is the minimum.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
* T&L capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM -or- non-T&L capable video card (such as Intel Extreme Graphics or Radeon 7xxx Series)
Pass CPU:
If you have a T&L capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM then you need at least: 600 MHz P3 processor or better If you have a non-T&L capable video card (such as Intel Extreme Graphics or Radeon 7xxx Series) then you need at least: 2.0 GHz processor or better
Pass RAM:
256 MB RAM if Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
DirectX:
no data

The Sims 2 performance on your PC

The Sims 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4436.0x faster than Radeon 7000. Your GPU can run The Sims 2 at minimum settings according to Maxis.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Sims 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
200−210
medium settings / 1080p
200−210
ultra settings / 1080p
200−210

The Sims 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 174.0x faster than Pentium 4 1.80. Your CPU can run The Sims 2 at minimum settings according to Maxis.

FAQ

When was The Sims 2 released?
The Sims 2 was released on 14 September 2004.
How much RAM do I need for The Sims 2?
You need a minimum of 256 MB RAM for The Sims 2.

Community ratings

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4.3 125 votes

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