EverQuest II

EverQuest II

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Release date 2011-12-07
Genre MMORPG
Metacritic 83/100
What hardware does EverQuest II need?

EverQuest II has an FPSHQ demand score of 58/100: 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

EverQuest II is a game by Darkpaw Games. Steam release date: December 7, 2011. Minimum graphics card per Steam: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970, hardware feature level 11_0 or greater. It needs at least 6 GB of RAM.

Description

EverQuest® II is a deep fantasy MMORPG with over two decades of content, a thriving world, and ongoing expansions that keep Norrath growing. Create your hero and adventure through a massively rich, ever-evolving universe.

Data: the game’s Steam store page

About the game

Developer
Darkpaw Games
Publisher
Daybreak Game Company
Release date
December 7, 2011
PC platforms
Windows
Mode
multiplayer / co-op
Metacritic
83/100

EverQuest II system requirements

Component Minimum Recommended
OS Windows 7 SP1 + Platform Update 64-bit or newer Windows 10 64-bit or newer
Processor Intel Core i7-4771 / AMD Athlon X4 840 Intel Core i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
Memory 6 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970, hardware feature level 11_0 or greater NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700, hardware feature level 11_1 or greater
Storage 10 GB of Free Disk Space 30 GB of Free Disk Space

Minimum System Specifications

Broadband Internet connection

Recommended System Specifications

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

How big is EverQuest II and does it need an SSD

EverQuest II needs 10 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 30 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). requirements

10–30 GBdisk space
not statedSSD
98 %of 122324 games with an official size are smaller

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

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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 EverQuest II 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 200–335 160–270 94–160
GeForce RTX 4090 S 185–310 135–230 77–130
GeForce RTX 5080 S 170–285 120–205 67–115
GeForce RTX 4080 Super A 155–265 110–190 59–100
GeForce RTX 4080 A 150–255 105–175 56–95
Radeon RX 7900 XTX A 150–255 105–180 56–95
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti A 145–245 100–170 53–91
Radeon RX 9070 XT A 140–240 99–165 51–87
Radeon RX 7900 XT A 125–215 89–150 46–78
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super A 135–230 95–160 50–84
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti B 120–210 85–145 44–76
Radeon RX 9070 A 120–205 83–140 43–73

* 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 EverQuest II

Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970, hardware feature level 11_0 or greater). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.

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58
Demand
out of 100

The higher it is, the more powerful a PC you need. Moderate load.

83
Metacritic
press score

Average review score.

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Key figures

Unique FPSHQ metrics from this page's data

58/100
FPSHQ load index
72–120FPS
FPS on RTX 3060, 1080p High model estimate
68–115FPS
FPS on RTX 4070, 1440p Ultra model estimate
5
of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS (1440p Ultra)
6GB
minimum RAM
2011
release year
In short

Can my PC run EverQuest II?

EverQuest II (2011): FPSHQ load index 58 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 72–120 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 68–115 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 5 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970, hardware feature level 11_0 or greater; minimum RAM: 6 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
58 FPSHQ index
RTX 3060 · 1080p High
85 FPS model estimate
RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
92 FPS model estimate
updated · source: FPS EverQuest II, FPSHQ model estimate

Frequently asked questions about the game

What are the minimum system requirements for EverQuest II?
Minimum configuration: Intel Core i7-4771 / AMD Athlon X4 840, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970, hardware feature level 11_0 or greater, 6 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
On which platforms is the game available?
The game is available on: Windows.
How big is EverQuest II and does it need an SSD?
EverQuest II needs 10–30 GB of free disk space according to its official requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 12, 2026). The requirements of EverQuest II do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
What is the genre of EverQuest II?
Genre: MMORPG. Has multiplayer.
Who are the developer and publisher?
Developer: Darkpaw Games. Publisher: Daybreak Game Company.
Is EverQuest II worth buying?
Metacritic score: 83/100. Steam user score: ?%. FPSHQ rating: —/5. Decide based on this data and our review above.
When was or will the game be released?
Released: 2011-12-07.
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 GTX 780 Ti / AMD Radeon HD 7970, hardware feature level 11_0 or greater. 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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