2016 · Strategy
XCOM 2 System Requirements
FPS · estimate
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- an estimate, not a benchmark
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7, 64-bit | Windows® 7, 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Graphics | 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better | 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | Not specified |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the minimum requirements for XCOM 2?
Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz or equivalent, 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better, 4 GB of RAM and 45 GB of free space on Windows® 7, 64-bit.
What hardware is recommended for XCOM 2?
2K recommends 3GHz Quad Core, 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better and 8 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run XCOM 2?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in XCOM 2?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.