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Can I run Overwatch 2?
Overwatch 2's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 600 series and Phenom X3 8650 with 6 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce GTX 1060. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
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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Overwatch 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series | Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650 | 6 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060/ GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel® Arc™ A770 | Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 | 8 GB |
Blizzard lists GPU/CPU families ("GTX 600 series", "Core i3", "Core i7", "Ryzen 5"): we use GTX 660 / HD 7850, Core i3-3240, Core i7-4770 and Ryzen 5 1600.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Overwatch 2 needs a GPU score of about 25: the 54th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Fortnite, Apex Legends, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Lies of P.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~16 2 GB VRAM | ~6 6 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~25 2 GB VRAM | ~37 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~40 8 GB VRAM | ~37 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~68 12 GB VRAM | ~37 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Overwatch 2 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Overwatch 2?
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 600 series, AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 series; Intel® Core™ i3 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8650; 6 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Overwatch 2?
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060/ GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD R9 380/AMD RX 6400 or Intel® Arc™ A770; Intel® Core™ i7 or AMD Ryzen™ 5; 8 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Overwatch 2?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Overwatch 2 at 1440p?
About 40 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Overwatch 2 need?
6 GB for the minimum spec and 8 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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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.