PAYDAY 2
To run PAYDAY 2 (2013) on PC you need at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor processor and a Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM), with 4GB of RAM and 83GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor and a Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM) with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against PAYDAY 2 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for PAYDAY 2.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor
- GPU: Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM)
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 83
Recommended
- CPU: 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor
- GPU: Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM)
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 83
Building a PC to play PAYDAY 2 at its best
Meeting the PAYDAY 2 minimum requirements (a Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM)) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM) is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift PAYDAY 2's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold PAYDAY 2 back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against PAYDAY 2 with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for PAYDAY 2.
PAYDAY 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for PAYDAY 2?
PAYDAY 2 needs at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor CPU and a Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM) graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 83GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for PAYDAY 2?
For a smooth experience, PAYDAY 2 recommends a 2.3 GHz Intel Quad Core Processor and a Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM) with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does PAYDAY 2 need?
PAYDAY 2 requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run PAYDAY 2?
The minimum graphics card for PAYDAY 2 is a Nvidia & AMD (512MB VRAM), while a Nvidia & AMD (1GB VRAM) is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
