Dead Island 2 System Requirements
Dead Island 2, released Apr 22, 2024, is an action / adventure game from Dambuster Studios. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics with an Intel Core i9-9900K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Dead Island 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD FX-9590-class processor, 10 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Dead Island 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super-class graphics, Intel Core i9-9900K-class processor, 10 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-9590 | Intel Core i9-9900K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super |
| RAM | 10 GB | 10 GB |
| Storage | 70 GB | 70 GB |
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Best GPU for Dead Island 2
Full GPU guide →Dead Island 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
~$310NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 adds headroom with 8GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Dead Island 2
Full CPU guide →Dead Island 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i9-9900K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$110AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$220AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Dead Island 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Dead Island 2 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 Dead Island 2?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 run Dead Island 2?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 meets or beats Dead Island 2's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run Dead Island 2?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 meets or beats Dead Island 2's Intel Core i9-9900K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Dead Island 2?
- 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 Dead Island 2?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Dead Island 2 need?
- Dead Island 2 lists 10 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super still enough for Dead Island 2?
- 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.