How much RAM does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel need?

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 still enough for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel System Requirements

Oct 13, 2014ActionRPG

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, released Oct 13, 2014, is an action / rpg game from 2K Australia, Gearbox Software, Aspyr (Linux). Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel call for Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 13 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i3-3240
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce 8500	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Storage	13 GB	20 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows XP SP3
Processor: 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 / ATI Radeon HD 2600
DirectX: Version 9.0
Storage: 13 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compliant
Additional Notes: Other Requirements & Supports: Initial installation requires one time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, directX 9, Microsoft .NET 4 Framework, Visual C++ Redistributable 2005, Visual C++ Redistributable 2008, Visual C++ Redistributable 2010, and AMD CPU Drivers (XP Only/AMD Only). Windows Imaging Component (Windows XP 64-Bit only)

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Win 7/Win 8
Processor: 2.3 GHz Quad Core processor
Memory: 2048 MB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 5850
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0 c Compliant

Best GPU for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel need?: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 still enough for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.