What GPU do I need to run Assassin's Creed II?

The minimum GPU requirement for Assassin's Creed II is ATI Radeon X1950. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Assassin's Creed II?

The minimum system requirements for Assassin's Creed II are: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4 GHz, GPU: ATI Radeon X1950, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Assassin's Creed II at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Assassin's Creed II at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Assassin's Creed II

73/100

30 ratings2016Easy to run

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1080p performance

Assassin's Creed II estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	869 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	943 fps	766 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	917 fps	745 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	866 fps	704 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	987 fps	790 fps	642 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	892 fps	713 fps	580 fps
RTX 3060	955 fps	764 fps	611 fps	497 fps
GTX 1660 Super	693 fps	554 fps	443 fps	360 fps

1440p performance

Assassin's Creed II estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	963 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	936 fps	761 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	803 fps	652 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	884 fps	707 fps	574 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	860 fps	688 fps	559 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	812 fps	650 fps	528 fps
RTX 3070	926 fps	740 fps	592 fps	481 fps
RTX 4060	836 fps	669 fps	535 fps	435 fps
RTX 3060	717 fps	573 fps	459 fps	373 fps
GTX 1660 Super	520 fps	416 fps	332 fps	270 fps

4K performance

Assassin's Creed II estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	856 fps	696 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	994 fps	795 fps	646 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	892 fps	713 fps	580 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	841 fps	673 fps	546 fps
RTX 4080 Super	987 fps	790 fps	632 fps	513 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	780 fps	624 fps	499 fps	406 fps
RTX 4070	669 fps	535 fps	428 fps	348 fps
RX 7800 XT	589 fps	471 fps	377 fps	306 fps
RTX 3080	573 fps	459 fps	367 fps	298 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	541 fps	433 fps	346 fps	282 fps
RTX 3070	494 fps	395 fps	316 fps	257 fps
RTX 4060	446 fps	357 fps	285 fps	232 fps
RTX 3060	382 fps	306 fps	245 fps	199 fps
GTX 1660 Super	277 fps	222 fps	177 fps	144 fps

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About

Assassin's Creed II, released in 2016 as part of Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection, is a remaster of the acclaimed action-adventure title originally launched in 2009. The game immerses players in a vibrant open world set in Renaissance Italy, allowing them to experience the life of Ezio Auditore as he embarks on a quest for revenge against those who wronged his family. Its captivating blend of stealth, parkour, and combat mechanics, alongside its rich historical storytelling, makes it a standout in the franchise.

In terms of PC performance, Assassin's Creed II is quite accessible. With a minimum GPU requirement of an entry-level graphics card scoring around 106 and a CPU score of approximately 154, it can run smoothly on a variety of systems. Players can expect decent FPS on lower-end setups, making it feasible to enjoy at modest graphics settings, as even integrated GPUs from recent years can handle the game without significant performance issues.

Considering its 73/100 rating, Assassin's Creed II is worth playing for fans of the genre and newcomers alike, especially those who appreciate immersive storytelling and exploration. If you enjoy games that blend action with historical narratives and are looking for a title that delivers solid gameplay without the need for cutting-edge hardware, this remaster should be on your radar.

Performance profile

Released in November 2016, Assassin's Creed II sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Extremely light — Assassin's Creed II runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.