The Witcher 2
The Witcher 2: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
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The Witcher 2 - system requirements, FPS tests on video cards and processors, optimal graphics settings. Find out if your PC can handle The Witcher 2.
About the game
- Developer
- CD PROJEKT RED
- Release date
- 2011
FPSHQ estimate (not official requirements)
The developer has not published requirements on Steam. Below is an FPSHQ model guideline based on the game’s load index, not developer data.
| Component | Guideline: minimum | Guideline: comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics | GTX 960 | GTX 1660 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for The Witcher 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 | 235–360 | 195–305 | 120–185 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 220–340 | 170–265 | 100–150 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 210–320 | 155–240 | 87–135 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 195–300 | 140–220 | 77–120 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 185–290 | 135–205 | 73–110 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 185–290 | 135–210 | 74–115 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 180–280 | 125–200 | 69–105 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 175–275 | 125–190 | 67–105 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 160–250 | 110–175 | 60–92 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 170–265 | 120–185 | 64–98 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 155–245 | 105–170 | 57–88 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 150–240 | 105–165 | 56–86 |
* 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 The Witcher 2
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈62 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈65 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1080 ≈71 FPS
- GeForce RTX 2060 ≈71 FPS
- GeForce RTX 3050 ≈71 FPS
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Demand index: no data
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Can my PC run The Witcher 2?
The Witcher 2 (2011): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 90–140 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 87–135 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: GTX 960 / RX 470; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- no data
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 102 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 111 FPS model estimate
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