EverQuest II System Requirements
EverQuest II, released Dec 7, 2011, is a massively multiplayer / rpg game from Darkpaw Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an Intel Core i5-9600K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for EverQuest II call for AMD Radeon HD 7970-class graphics, 6 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for EverQuest II call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-9600K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4771 | Intel Core i5-9600K |
| GPU | AMD Radeon HD 7970 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 30 GB |
Original published requirement text
Minimum: Minimum System Specifications
Recommended: Recommended System Specifications
Best GPU for EverQuest II
Full GPU guide →EverQuest II's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, 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
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD 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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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for EverQuest II
Full CPU guide →EverQuest II's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-9600K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for EverQuest II
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our EverQuest II 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 EverQuest II?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run EverQuest II?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of EverQuest II's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run EverQuest II?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of EverQuest II's Intel Core i5-9600K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for EverQuest II?
- 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 EverQuest II?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does EverQuest II need?
- EverQuest II lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for EverQuest II?
- 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.