Watch Dogs 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Watch Dogs 2
Developer:
Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher:
Ubisoft
Release date:
29 November 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (932 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.8 / 10 - moderately demanding

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Official Watch Dogs 2 system requirements for PC

To run Watch Dogs 2, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 27 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 660, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 780. As for your CPU, an Core i5-2400S is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-3470 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 with 2 GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 7870, with 2 GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5 2400s @ 2.5 GHz, AMD FX 6120 @ 3.5 GHz or better
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
27 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | AMD Radeon R9 290, with 3GB VRAM or better - See supported List*
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.9 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
27 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64bit versions only)
DirectX:
no data

Watch Dogs 2 performance on your PC


Watch Dogs 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 780
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.1x faster than GeForce GTX 780. Your graphics card can run Watch Dogs 2 at recommended settings according to Ubisoft Montreal.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Watch Dogs 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 / 720p
140−150
medium settings / 768p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
90−95
4K / 2160p
55−60

Watch Dogs 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-3470

Core i5-12400 is 4.1x faster than Core i5-3470. Your CPU can run Watch Dogs 2 at recommended settings according to Ubisoft Montreal.


FAQ

When was Watch Dogs 2 released?
Watch Dogs 2 was released on 29 November 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Watch Dogs 2?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Watch Dogs 2. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Watch Dogs 2?
Watch Dogs 2 occupies about 27 GB of disk space.
Is Watch Dogs 2 a demanding game?
Watch Dogs 2 is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.8 out of 10.

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