Dead Space 2

Dead Space 2

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Release date 2011-01-25
Genre Action Adventure
Metacritic 87/100
What hardware does Dead Space 2 need?

Dead Space 2 has an FPSHQ demand score of 43/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.

requirements · data updated · methodology

Dead Space 2 - system requirements, FPS tests on video cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out if your PC can handle Dead Space 2.

About the game

Developer
Visceral Games
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Release date
January 25, 2011
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Steam reviews
26 436
Metacritic
87/100
Technologies and support
×
DLSS
?
FSR
×
XeSS
×
Ray Tracing
×
Path Tracing
✓
Multiplayer
×
VR

Dead Space 2 system requirements

Component Minimum
Processor с частотой 2,8 ГГц или аналогичный
Memory 1 ГБ (XP), 2 ГБ (Vista или Windows 7)
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6800 или лучше (7300, 7600 GS, и 8500 являются слишком слабыми видеокартами), ATI X1600 Pro или лучше (X1300, X1300 Pro и HD2400 являются слишком слабыми видеокартами) с 256 МБ видеопамяти и поддержкой Shader Model 3.0
DirectX DirectX 9.0c
Storage не менее 10 ГБ свободного места для самой игры и дополнительное место для файлов-сохранений

Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.

How big is Dead Space 2 and does it need an SSD

Dead Space 2 needs 10 GB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

10 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
91 %of 122403 games with an official size are smaller

The requirements of Dead Space 2 do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.

Dead Space 2Dead Space 210 GBMedian of 2011 games (n = 225)Median of 2011 games (n = 225)1.5 GBMedian of 122403 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122403 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GBDead Space 2Dead Space 210 GBMedian of 2011 games (n = 225)Median of 2011 games (n = 225)1.5 GBMedian of 122403 FPSHQ gamesMedian of 122403 FPSHQ games1 GBLargest: AlbatrossLargest: Albatross2000 GB

Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 12, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com

Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.

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FPS on different graphics cards

FPS forecast for Dead Space 2 on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.

Graphics card Tier 1080p 1440p 4K
GeForce RTX 5090 S 245–410 210–350 135–230
GeForce RTX 4090 S 235–395 190–315 110–190
GeForce RTX 5080 S 220–375 170–285 97–165
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 210–355 155–265 87–145
GeForce RTX 4080 A 205–345 150–250 82–140
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 205–345 150–250 83–140
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 195–335 140–240 77–130
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 190–330 140–235 75–130
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 175–305 125–210 67–115
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 185–320 135–225 72–125
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 170–295 120–205 65–110
Radeon RX 9070 A 170–290 115–200 63–110

* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology

📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)

Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.

Which graphics cards can run Dead Space 2

The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.

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Laptops only: the mode (TGP) from the vendor utility or an overlay. A measurement with power helps show laptop FPS more precisely.
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43
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Runs even on weak hardware.

87
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

43/100
FPSHQ load index
105–170FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
98–165FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
6
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
1GB
minimum RAM
2011
release year
In short

Can my PC run Dead Space 2?

Dead Space 2 (2011): FPSHQ load index 43 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 105–170 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 98–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 или лучше (7300, 7600 GS, и 8500 являются слишком слабыми видеокартами), ATI X1600 Pro или лучше (X1300, X1300 Pro и HD2400 являют; minimum RAM: 1 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 12, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)

FPSHQ load index
43 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
123 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
134 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS Dead Space 2, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for Dead Space 2?
Minimum configuration: с частотой 2,8 ГГц или аналогичный, NVIDIA GeForce 6800 или лучше (7300, 7600 GS, и 8500 являются слишком слабыми видеокартами), ATI X1600 Pro или лучше (X1300, X1300 Pro и HD2400 являют, 1 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
Does the game support DLSS, FSR or XeSS?
DLSS: no. FSR: not in our Oct 8, 2026 snapshot of the official AMD list. XeSS: no. Upscalers can boost FPS by 30–80% depending on the quality mode and GPU.
How big is Dead Space 2 and does it need an SSD?
Dead Space 2 needs 10 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of Dead Space 2 do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Does the game have ray tracing?
No, not supported.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
What is the genre of Dead Space 2?
Genre: Action Adventure. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Visceral Games. Publisher: Electronic Arts.
Is Dead Space 2 worth buying?
Metacritic score: 87/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2011-01-25.
What FPS will I get in this game?
Use our FPS calculator for a precise forecast for your configuration. Above on this page is a compatibility table with popular GPUs at different resolutions and settings.
Can I play on a budget graphics card?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 или лучше (7300, 7600 GS, и 8500 являются слишком слабыми видеокартами), ATI X1600 Pro или лучше (X1300, X1300 Pro и HD2400 являют. If your GPU is weaker than the minimum, the game may not launch or may stutter badly. On the minimum GPU you usually play at 1080p low with FSR Performance.

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