PAYDAY 2

PAYDAY 2

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

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

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.