BioShock 2
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BioShock 2 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| 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 | 957 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 890 fps | 723 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 866 fps | 703 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 818 fps | 664 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 932 fps | 745 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 902 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 654 fps | 523 fps | 418 fps | 340 fps |
1440p performance
| 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 | 967 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 909 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps | 718 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 947 fps | 758 fps | 615 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 834 fps | 667 fps | 542 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 812 fps | 649 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 958 fps | 767 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 874 fps | 699 fps | 559 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 789 fps | 631 fps | 505 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 676 fps | 541 fps | 433 fps | 352 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 490 fps | 392 fps | 314 fps | 255 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 808 fps | 657 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 938 fps | 750 fps | 610 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 842 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 992 fps | 794 fps | 635 fps | 516 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 932 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 485 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 736 fps | 589 fps | 471 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 631 fps | 505 fps | 404 fps | 328 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 556 fps | 445 fps | 356 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 541 fps | 433 fps | 346 fps | 281 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 421 fps | 337 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 361 fps | 289 fps | 231 fps | 188 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 262 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
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About
BioShock 2, released in 2010, is an action-packed sequel that returns players to the dystopian underwater city of Rapture. The game builds on the original's immersive atmosphere and unique gameplay, introducing more brutal combat with new weapons, Plasmids, and enemies to face. It's known for delivering compelling storytelling alongside solid first-person shooter mechanics that defined the series.
BioShock 2 is relatively accessible for modern systems, requiring only 2 GB of RAM and a modest CPU to run. For smooth FPS performance at high graphics settings, an mid-range GPU like an NVIDIA GTX 960 or AMD R9 290 will handle the game comfortably at 1080p and 60 FPS. Older hardware can still achieve playable framerates at lower settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing older or budget graphics cards.
With an 81/100 rating, BioShock 2 deserves a place in any action game fan's library. If you enjoyed the first game or appreciate atmospheric shooters with compelling narratives, this sequel is absolutely worth playing.
Performance profile
February 2010 release. BioShock 2 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like BioShock 2 reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — BioShock 2 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.
Storyline
Set eight years after the events of the first game, BioShock 2 follows Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy sent on a quest to reunite with the Little Sister he was previously bonded to, Eleanor, across a changed and even more dangerous Rapture.
