How much RAM does Killing Floor 2 need?

Killing Floor 2 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 still enough for Killing Floor 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.

Killing Floor 2 System Requirements

Nov 18, 2016Action

Killing Floor 2, released Nov 18, 2016, is an action game from Tripwire Interactive. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Killing Floor 2 call for AMD Radeon HD 4830-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E8400-class processor, 3 GB of RAM and 80 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Killing Floor 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 100 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo E8400	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
GPU	AMD Radeon HD 4830	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
RAM	3 GB	4 GB
Storage	80 GB	100 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Win7 64-bit, Win8/8.1 64-bit
Processor: Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66GHz or Phenom II X2 545
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTS 250 or Radeon HD 4830
DirectX: Version 10
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 80 GB available space
Additional Notes: UNSUPPORTED HARDWARE: IntelHD Integrated Graphics Chips, 32-bit Operating Systems, NVIDIA ® FleX features require a GeForce ® GTX™ 770 or higher (GeForce ® GTX™ 980 recommended)

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz or Phenom II X4 955
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 6950
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 100 GB available space
Additional Notes: NVIDIA ® FleX features require a GeForce ® GTX™ 770 or higher (GeForce ® GTX™ 980 recommended)

Best GPU for Killing Floor 2

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Killing Floor 2'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

~$220

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 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

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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

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

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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~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for Killing Floor 2

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Killing Floor 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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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 ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

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 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

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

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for Killing Floor 2

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Killing Floor 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 Killing Floor 2?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Killing Floor 2?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Killing Floor 2's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Killing Floor 2?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Killing Floor 2's Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Killing Floor 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 Killing Floor 2?: 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 Killing Floor 2 need?: Killing Floor 2 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 still enough for Killing Floor 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.