Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Borderlands 2 (2012) on PC you need at least a 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600, with 2GB of RAM and 13GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 with 2GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Borderlands 2 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Borderlands 2.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 13
Recommended
  • CPU: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
  • RAM: 2
  • Storage: 20

Borderlands 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Borderlands 2?
Borderlands 2 needs at least a 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600 graphics card, 2GB of RAM and 13GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Borderlands 2?
For a smooth experience, Borderlands 2 recommends a 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 with 2GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Borderlands 2 need?
Borderlands 2 requires 2GB of RAM as a minimum, with 2GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Borderlands 2?
The minimum graphics card for Borderlands 2 is a NVIDIA GeForce 8500 /ATI Radeon HD 2600, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.