Can I run Battlefield 2042?
To run Battlefield 2042 at about 60 FPS on 1080p High you need roughly a GTX 1080 Ti with a Core i7-7700K and 16 GB RAM; the minimum is an R9 290. Check your own PC below: estimated FPS at every setting, the official requirements and what to upgrade.
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- Graphics for 60 FPS (est.)
- GTX 1080 Ti
- Processor for 60 FPS (est.)
- Core i7-7700K
- Graphics for 30 FPS, Low (est.)
- R9 290
- RAM
- 16 GB
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Runs well: about 41 FPS in Battlefield 2042 at 1080p High (estimated).
Expect about 41 FPS in Battlefield 2042 at 1080p High (estimated). Best smooth setting for your PC: Low settings at 1080p (65 FPS).
Estimated FPS at every setting
Average FPS on your PC. The ringed box marked "best" is the best setting that holds 60 FPS (smooth); the dashed box is the result above.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
Your parts vs this game
What to do next
Upgrade advice
To reach 60 FPS at 1080p High, upgrade the graphics card to a GTX 1080 Ti or better.
Battlefield 2042 at a glance
Battlefield 2042 is a shooter game from 2021. The recommended graphics listed by the Steam store page: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. It asks for 16 GB of RAM (minimum 8 GB).
Our estimate: you need about a GTX 1080 Ti for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High, while an R9 290 can hold around 30 FPS on Low. The game is moderately demanding on the processor; a Core i7-7700K or better keeps up with 60 FPS. On basic Intel UHD 630 graphics expect only about 5 FPS on Low, so a dedicated graphics card makes a big difference.
Battlefield 2042 system requirements
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5 6600K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Intel Core i7 4790 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 560,Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
Parts named above: RX 560, GTX 1050 Ti, RX 6600 XT, RTX 3060, Ryzen 5 1600, Core i5-6600K, Ryzen 7 2700X, Core i7-4790K.
Our estimate for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High: GTX 1080 Ti graphics, Core i7-7700K processor and 16 GB RAM.
Battlefield 2042 FPS by graphics card
Estimated average FPS with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. Highlighted: the card our model needs for 60 FPS on High (GTX 1080 Ti). Cells that stop at 80 FPS are held back by the Ryzen 5 5600, not the graphics card.
| Graphics card | 1080p Low | 1080p High | 1440p High | 4K High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHD 630 | 5 | 3 | 2 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1050 Ti | 28 | 16 | 11 | Not recommended |
| Radeon 780M | 30 | 17 | 11 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1650 | 33 | 19 | 13 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 49 | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 71 | 41 | 27 | 10 |
| RTX 2060 | 80 | 49 | 32 | 11 |
| RX 6600 | 80 | 55 | 36 | 12 |
| GTX 1080 Ti | 80 | 61 | 41 | 17 |
| RTX 3060 | 80 | 66 | 43 | 17 |
| RX 7600 | 80 | 70 | 46 | 16 |
| RTX 4060 | 80 | 75 | 49 | 18 |
| RTX 3070 | 80 | 80 | 63 | 25 |
| RTX 4070 Super | 80 | 80 | 80 | 37 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 80 | 80 | 80 | 53 |
| RTX 4090 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 64 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy under 30 · What is a good FPS?
4K is marked not recommended for integrated graphics and cards with 4 GB of video memory or less. 4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Best Battlefield 2042 settings for your PC
- Budget PC (GTX 1650 + Ryzen 5 5600): Low settings at 1080p for about 33 FPS (won't hold 60). 1080p High: about 19 FPS.
- Mid-range PC (RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600): High settings at 1080p for about 66 FPS. 1080p High: about 66 FPS.
- High-end PC (RTX 4070 Super + Ryzen 5 5600): Ultra settings at 1440p for about 66 FPS. 1080p High: about 80 FPS.
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Battlefield 2042 FAQs
Can I run Battlefield 2042 on a GTX 1650?
Estimated: about 33 FPS on Low and 19 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. It's playable on Low settings.
What graphics card do I need for Battlefield 2042 at 60 FPS?
Our model puts a GTX 1080 Ti or faster at about 60 FPS on 1080p High (estimate). For 30 FPS on Low, an R9 290 is enough.
How much RAM does Battlefield 2042 need?
Minimum 8 GB, recommended 16 GB (official). Below 16 GB, expect a noticeable FPS drop and stutter in our model.
Can Battlefield 2042 run on integrated graphics?
Estimated on Low at 1080p: about 30 FPS on Radeon 780M (recent AMD laptops and handhelds) and 5 FPS on Intel UHD 630. Newer integrated graphics can handle it.
How much storage does Battlefield 2042 need?
About 100 GB of free space, according to its Steam store page.