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Can I run Path of Exile 2?
Path of Exile 2's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 960 and Core i7-7700 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 2060. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (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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Path of Exile 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required
Recommended: Solid State Storage is recommended
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Path of Exile 2 needs a GPU score of about 70: the 33rd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Black Myth: Wukong, Helldivers 2, Ghost of Tsushima, Baldur's Gate 3.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~26 3 GB VRAM | ~41 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~70 6 GB VRAM | ~58 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~112 8 GB VRAM | ~58 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~189 12 GB VRAM | ~58 16 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Path of Exile 2 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p 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
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Path of Exile 2?
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470; Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Path of Exile 2?
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT; Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Path of Exile 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 Path of Exile 2 at 1440p?
About 112 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does Path of Exile 2 need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 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.