PlanetSide 2

PlanetSide 2

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run PlanetSide 2 (2012) on PC you need at least a Core i5-4460 or better processor and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better, with 6GB of RAM and 20GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher and a Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against PlanetSide 2 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for PlanetSide 2.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Core i5-4460 or better
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better
  • RAM: 6
  • Storage: 20
Recommended
  • CPU: Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher
  • GPU: Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 20

PlanetSide 2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for PlanetSide 2?
PlanetSide 2 needs at least a Core i5-4460 or better CPU and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better graphics card, 6GB of RAM and 20GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for PlanetSide 2?
For a smooth experience, PlanetSide 2 recommends a Intel i5 6600K or higher / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or higher and a Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher with 8GB of RAM.

How much RAM does PlanetSide 2 need?
PlanetSide 2 requires 6GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run PlanetSide 2?
The minimum graphics card for PlanetSide 2 is a Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 or better, while a Nvidia GeForce 960 or higher / AMD R9 280X or higher is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.