How much RAM does NBA 2K16 need?

NBA 2K16 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti still enough for NBA 2K16?

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.

NBA 2K16 System Requirements

Sep 29, 2015Sports

NBA 2K16, released Sep 29, 2015, is a sports game from Visual Concepts. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i5-6500-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for NBA 2K16 call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for NBA 2K16 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo E6600	Intel Core i5-6500
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
Storage	50 GB	50 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo or better (SSE3 or later)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 10.1 compatible (512 MB) or better
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0x compatible
Additional Notes: Dual-analog gamepad; Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2010.

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible (2 GB) or better
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Dual-analog gamepad

Best GPU for NBA 2K16

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NBA 2K16's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 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 NBA 2K16

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NBA 2K16's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-6500 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 NBA 2K16

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our NBA 2K16 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 NBA 2K16?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run NBA 2K16?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of NBA 2K16's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run NBA 2K16?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of NBA 2K16's Intel Core i5-6500 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for NBA 2K16?: 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 NBA 2K16?: 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 NBA 2K16 need?: NBA 2K16 lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti still enough for NBA 2K16?: 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.