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Can I run PAYDAY 2?

PAYDAY 2 (2013) is an action and RPG game and a light game for a PC. An entry-level graphics card from the last ten years is enough for good settings.

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Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.

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PAYDAY 2 system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10Windows 11
Processor2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM)NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM)
Storage32 GB available space32 GB available space

Source: the official PAYDAY 2 Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs PAYDAY 2?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 960 or faster, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Radeon RX 570

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 80%, medium to high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for PAYDAY 2

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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PAYDAY 2: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for PAYDAY 2?
Minimum: OS Windows 10; processor 2 GHz Intel Dual Core 64-bit Processor; 4 GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA & AMD (1GB VRAM); 32 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for PAYDAY 2?
Recommended: processor 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core 64-bit Processor; 8 GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA & AMD (2GB VRAM); 32 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for PAYDAY 2?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run PAYDAY 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can PAYDAY 2 run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for PAYDAY 2?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for PAYDAY 2.
How much storage does PAYDAY 2 need?
PAYDAY 2 needs 32 GB of free space.

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