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Can I run Alan Wake 2?
Alan Wake 2's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1070 and i5-7600K with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 3070. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 5070 at £523.79 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9070 XT at £799.99 (Scan).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Alan Wake 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT | Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p Medium | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 8 GB VRAM | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Patch 1.0.16.1 minimum GPU. Launch chart minimum row: Low preset, 1080p with DLSS/FSR Quality upscaling, 30 FPS, 16 GB RAM, i5-7600K
Recommended: Medium preset, 1080p (DLSS/FSR Quality upscaling), 60 FPS
Not on Steam. Remedy: minimum Low 1080p 30 fps and recommended Medium 1080p 60 fps, both with DLSS/FSR Quality upscaling. Ray-traced presets need more.
Source: Remedy (alanwake.com) update notes, PC patch 1.0.16.1 (lowered minimum spec), plus Remedy's launch spec chart (Oct 2023), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Alan Wake 2 needs a GPU score of about 143: the 3rd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Silent Hill 2, Battlefield 6, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Dragon's Dogma 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~60 6 GB VRAM | ~44 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~143 8 GB VRAM | ~62 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~228 8 GB VRAM | ~62 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~385 12 GB VRAM | ~62 16 GB RAM | none we price | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Alan Wake 2 at 1080p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
- RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096 
RTX 5070 Ti score 246 16 GB
PNY NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI ARGB OC 16GB GDDR7 Ray-Tracing Graphics Card, DLSS 4, 8960
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Alan Wake 2?
GeForce GTX 1070 / Radeon RX 5600 XT; Intel i5-7600K or AMD equivalent; 16 GB RAM (official, from Remedy (alanwake.com) update notes).
What are the recommended specs for Alan Wake 2?
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 8 GB VRAM; AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel equivalent; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Alan Wake 2?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10; for 1080p High it's the RTX 5070 at £523.79. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Alan Wake 2 at 1440p?
About 228 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9070 XT at £799.99.
How much RAM does Alan Wake 2 need?
16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.