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Can I run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB and Core i7-7700K with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the Arc B580 at £306.28 (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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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 | Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1440p High | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT | Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | 32 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30. 16 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The listed specifications were evaluated using TSR and comparable technologies.
Recommended: Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60. 32 GB Dual Channel RAM. SSD required. The above specifications were tested with TSR, DLSS, FSR and XeSS.
Publisher targets: minimum 1080p Low 30 fps; recommended 1440p High 60 fps, tested with upscaling (TSR/DLSS/FSR/XeSS).
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl needs a GPU score of about 88: the 14th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: DOOM: The Dark Ages, Satisfactory, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Palworld.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~42 6 GB VRAM | ~43 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~88 6 GB VRAM | ~72 32 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-14100F £84.91 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~141 8 GB VRAM | ~72 32 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-14100F £84.91 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~238 12 GB VRAM | ~72 32 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-14100F £84.91 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at 1080p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750; Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT; Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X; 32 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?
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 Arc B580 at £306.28. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at 1440p?
About 141 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 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl need?
16 GB for the minimum spec and 32 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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