Can I run Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent, and AMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseFeb 27, 2026
- Playing now1
- Steam user reviews86 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
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Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit OS required) | Windows 10 (64-bit OS required) |
| Processor | Intel(R) Core 2 Duo E7500 | AMD Phenon(TM) II X6 1035T @3100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent | AMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | estimated 8 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix
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 | 108 | 80 | 48 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 154 | 114 | 69 |
| RTX 2060 | 179 | 132 | 80 |
| RTX 3060 | 239 | 177 | 107 |
| RTX 4060 | 258 | 191 | 116 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 305 | 226 | 137 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 305 | 226 | 137 |
| RTX 5060 | 312 | 231 | 140 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 359 | 266 | 161 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 359 | 266 | 161 |
| RX 9060 XT | 335 | 248 | 151 |
| RTX 3070 | 335 | 248 | 151 |
| RTX 4070 | 411 | 304 | 185 |
| RTX 5070 | 489 | 362 | 220 |
| RX 7800 XT | 431 | 319 | 194 |
| RX 9070 XT | 500+ | 465 | 283 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 500+ | 461 | 280 |
| RTX 4080 | 500+ | 487 | 296 |
| RTX 5080 | 500+ | 500+ | 323 |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 500+ | 382 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 500+ | 485 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~258 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~191 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~191 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~116 FPSView on Amazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
- Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent, and AMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA 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 Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix?
- Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or equivalent, processor Intel(R) Core 2 Duo E7500, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: AMD Raedon HD 7800 Series / NVIDIA.
- Can I run Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix on the Steam Deck?
- Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
