Can I run Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter?
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter needs at least nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Required). Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseApr 28, 2010
- Steam user reviews91 % positive
- ProtonDBsilver
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Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP w/SP1 or newer | – |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ | estimated ≈ Pentium 4 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Required) | estimated ≈ 8800 GT class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 1 GB for Windows XP or 2 GB for Windows Vista | estimated 2 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 2.2 GB free space | – |
Estimated FPS in Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
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 4060 Ti 8GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 500+ | 500+ | 500+ |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 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+ |
Which graphics card do I need for Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~500 FPSView on Amazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter?
- Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter needs at least nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Required). 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 Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter?
- Minimum: graphics nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Required), processor Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+, RAM 1 GB for Windows XP or 2 GB for Windows .
- Can I run Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter on the Steam Deck?
- On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it silver. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
