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Can I run Silent Hill 2?
Silent Hill 2's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Core i7-6700K with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce 2080RTX. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PCHUB.UK); for 1440p High it's the RX 9070 at £559.76 (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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Silent Hill 2 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750 | Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p Medium | NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT | Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Playing on minimum requirements should enable to play on Low/Medium quality settings in FullHD (1080p) in stable 30 FPS. SSD is recommended.
Recommended: Playing on recommended requirements should enable to play on Medium quality settings in 60 FPS or High quality settings in 30 FPS, in FullHD (or 4k using DLSS or similar technology). SSD is recommended.
Konami: minimum = Low/Medium 1080p 30 fps; recommended = Medium 60 fps (or High 30 fps) at 1080p.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Silent Hill 2 needs a GPU score of about 129: the 4th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Dragon's Dogma 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Alan Wake 2, Starfield.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~66 8 GB VRAM | ~47 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 £64.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~129 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PCHUB.UK | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~206 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 £559.76 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~348 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 5090 £5,999.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Silent Hill 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 Silent Hill 2?
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 Ti or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or Intel® Arc™ A750; Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Silent Hill 2?
NVIDIA® GeForce® 2080RTX or AMD Radeon™ 6800XT; Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Silent Hill 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 RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Silent Hill 2 at 1440p?
About 206 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9070 at £559.76.
How much RAM does Silent Hill 2 need?
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.