PC requirements
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 System Requirements
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 needs at least Phenom X4 9850 or better, i5 650 or better, 4 GB RAM and Radeon HD 7730 or better, GeForce GT 640 or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5 6600 or equivalent, i5 6600 or better, 16 GB RAM and Radeon R9 290 or better, GeForce GTX 97 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8.1 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit | 64-bit Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Phenom X4 9850 or better, i5 650 or better | Intel i5 6600 or equivalent, i5 6600 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon HD 7730 or better, GeForce GT 640 or better | Radeon R9 290 or better, GeForce GTX 97 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 40 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
| Additional notes | 192 KBPS or faster internet connection | 512 KBPS or faster internet connection |
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Quick answers
Running Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 on PC
Can my PC run Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 need?
40 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.