Can I run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseMay 15, 2023
- Playing now14
- Steam user reviews76 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBsilver
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Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64bit | Windows 7 64bit |
| Processor | 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU | 2.6+ GHz Core 2 Duo Intel or equivalent AMD CPU |
| Graphics | 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support) | ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 22 GB available space | 22 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| GTX 1660 Super | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 2060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9060 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 3070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 7800 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSAmazon ↗
Prices change often – check the current price in the store. Price check: 9/30/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?
- Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition needs at least 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support), and ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Mass Effect 2 (2010) Edition?
- Minimum: graphics 256 MB (with Pixel Shader 3.0 support), processor 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent AMD CPU, RAM 2 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT, NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT, or better recommended.
