About Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Resident Evil 2 (1998) was released on April 1, 2026. Steam files it under Action and Adventure. It needs 4 GB of free storage.
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Resident Evil 2 (1998) system requirements
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Resident Evil 2 (1998) needs at least NVIDIA GTX 1660(6GB) or Radeon RX 5600XT(6GB) and Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better, 8 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 2060 Super or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
Other versions of Resident Evil 2 (1998)
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What it takes to run Resident Evil 2 (1998)
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | NVIDIA GTX 1660(6GB) or Radeon RX 5600XT(6GB) | Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better | 8 GB |
| Recommended | – | – | – |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 2060 Super or better | Core i5-10600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or better | Core i5-10600 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 9070 or better | Core i5-10600 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 Resident Evil 2 (1998)
The publisher's minimum for Resident Evil 2 (1998) is NVIDIA GTX 1660(6GB) or Radeon RX 5600XT(6GB) with Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better, and the recommended hardware is not stated. Because the publisher lists no recommended tier, we assume hardware about 50 percent faster than the minimum for our estimates.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 2060 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 9070 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Open world and story games are limited by the graphics card in busy areas and by video memory in new locations. If you see stutter when you enter a new area, lower the texture setting a step. Turn on upscaling if the game offers it.
Best graphics card for Resident Evil 2 (1998)
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 217 fps | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 97 fps | Ultra 70 fps | Medium 75 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 172 fps | Ultra 124 fps | Ultra 69 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 99 fps | Ultra 71 fps | Medium 77 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High 81 fps | Medium 81 fps | Low 61 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 95 fps | Ultra 69 fps | Medium 74 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High 66 fps | Medium 66 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Medium 68 fps | Low 66 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Medium 71 fps | Low 70 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Low 72 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 120 fps | Ultra 86 fps | High 66 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 92 fps | Ultra 66 fps | Medium 72 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High 61 fps | Medium 61 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 63 fps | High 63 fps | Low 67 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 Core i5-10600 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 Resident Evil 2 (1998)
What are the minimum system requirements for Resident Evil 2 (1998)?
Minimum: Intel Core i5 8500 or Ryzen 3 3100 or better, NVIDIA GTX 1660(6GB) or Radeon RX 5600XT(6GB), 8 GB of memory, 4 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Resident Evil 2 (1998)?
The publisher does not list a recommended tier. We assume hardware about 50% faster than the minimum for our estimates.
What graphics card do I need to run Resident Evil 2 (1998) at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 2060 Super is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti for 1440p.
How much RAM does Resident Evil 2 (1998) need?
The minimum is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Resident Evil 2 (1998) need?
About 4 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Resident Evil 2 (1998)?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 66 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs well.
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