About Guild Wars 2
Guild Wars 2 was released on August 23, 2022. Steam files it under Adventure, Massively Multiplayer and RPG. It needs 70 GB of free storage, which is a large install, so check your drive before you buy.
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Guild Wars 2 system requirements
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Guild Wars 2 needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 and Intel i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better, 8 GB of RAM and 70 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 960 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Guild Wars 2
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 | Intel i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better | 8 GB |
| Recommended | – | – | – |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 960 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GTX 1650 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Guild Wars 2
The publisher's minimum for Guild Wars 2 is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970 with Intel i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better, and the recommended hardware is not stated. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 960 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 1650 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.
Best graphics card for Guild Wars 2
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 260 fps | Ultra 145 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 256 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 265 fps | Ultra 147 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 217 fps | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 256 fps | Ultra 142 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 177 fps | Ultra 128 fps | Ultra 71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 130 fps | Ultra 94 fps | High 72 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 137 fps | Ultra 99 fps | High 76 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 102 fps | Ultra 74 fps | Medium 79 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 66 fps | High 66 fps | Low 70 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 77 fps | High 77 fps | Medium 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 179 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 247 fps | Ultra 137 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 164 fps | Ultra 118 fps | Ultra 66 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 73 fps | High 73 fps | Low 77 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 236 fps | Ultra 170 fps | Ultra 94 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Guild Wars 2
What are the minimum system requirements for Guild Wars 2?
Minimum: Intel i3 3.4 GHz / AMD Athlon x4 3.8 GHz or better, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 / AMD Radeon HD 7970, 8 GB of memory, 70 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Guild Wars 2?
Recommended: not stated, not stated.
What graphics card do I need to run Guild Wars 2 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 960 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 1650 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Guild Wars 2 need?
The minimum is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Guild Wars 2 need?
About 70 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Guild Wars 2?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 246 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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