What GPU do I need to run BioShock 2: Minerva's Den?

The minimum GPU requirement for BioShock 2: Minerva's Den is Nvidia GeForce GTX 670. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for BioShock 2: Minerva's Den?

The minimum system requirements for BioShock 2: Minerva's Den are: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.66 GHz, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 670, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play BioShock 2: Minerva's Den at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in BioShock 2: Minerva's Den 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.

BioShock 2: Minerva's Den

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1080p performance

BioShock 2: Minerva's Den estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	587 fps	470 fps	376 fps	305 fps
RTX 4090	545 fps	436 fps	349 fps	284 fps
RX 7900 XTX	489 fps	391 fps	313 fps	254 fps
RTX 5080	461 fps	369 fps	295 fps	240 fps
RTX 4080 Super	433 fps	347 fps	277 fps	225 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	343 fps	274 fps	219 fps	178 fps
RTX 4070	294 fps	235 fps	188 fps	153 fps
RX 7800 XT	259 fps	207 fps	166 fps	135 fps
RTX 3080	252 fps	201 fps	161 fps	131 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	238 fps	190 fps	152 fps	124 fps
RTX 3070	217 fps	173 fps	139 fps	113 fps
RTX 4060	196 fps	157 fps	125 fps	102 fps
RTX 3060	168 fps	134 fps	107 fps	87 fps
GTX 1660 Super	122 fps	97 fps	78 fps	63 fps

1440p performance

BioShock 2: Minerva's Den estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	440 fps	352 fps	282 fps	229 fps
RTX 4090	409 fps	327 fps	262 fps	213 fps
RX 7900 XTX	367 fps	294 fps	235 fps	191 fps
RTX 5080	346 fps	277 fps	221 fps	180 fps
RTX 4080 Super	325 fps	260 fps	208 fps	169 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	257 fps	206 fps	164 fps	134 fps
RTX 4070	220 fps	176 fps	141 fps	115 fps
RX 7800 XT	194 fps	155 fps	124 fps	101 fps
RTX 3080	189 fps	151 fps	121 fps	98 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	178 fps	143 fps	114 fps	93 fps
RTX 3070	163 fps	130 fps	104 fps	85 fps
RTX 4060	147 fps	117 fps	94 fps	76 fps
RTX 3060	126 fps	101 fps	81 fps	65 fps
GTX 1660 Super	91 fps	73 fps	58 fps	47 fps

4K performance

BioShock 2: Minerva's Den estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	235 fps	188 fps	150 fps	122 fps
RTX 4090	218 fps	174 fps	140 fps	113 fps
RX 7900 XTX	196 fps	157 fps	125 fps	102 fps
RTX 5080	185 fps	148 fps	118 fps	96 fps
RTX 4080 Super	173 fps	139 fps	111 fps	90 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	137 fps	110 fps	88 fps	71 fps
RTX 4070	117 fps	94 fps	75 fps	61 fps
RX 7800 XT	103 fps	83 fps	66 fps	54 fps
RTX 3080	101 fps	81 fps	64 fps	52 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	95 fps	76 fps	61 fps	49 fps
RTX 3070	87 fps	69 fps	55 fps	45 fps
RTX 4060	78 fps	63 fps	50 fps	41 fps
RTX 3060	67 fps	54 fps	43 fps	35 fps
GTX 1660 Super	49 fps	39 fps	31 fps	25 fps

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About

BioShock 2: Minerva's Den, released in 2010, is a captivating piece of downloadable content that expands on the original BioShock 2 experience. This single-player campaign immerses players in the role of an Alpha Series Big Daddy, navigating a previously unexplored section of the underwater city of Rapture. With its compelling narrative and visually stunning environments, Minerva's Den is notable for its exploration of the backstory of the Thinker, a central character that adds depth to the lore of the BioShock series.

When it comes to PC performance, Minerva's Den is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU to run smoothly. With a minimum GPU score of around 5364, players can expect satisfactory FPS at lower graphics settings, making it manageable even for budget builds. For optimal performance and frame rates, players may want to consider mid-tier GPUs that can comfortably handle the game’s moderate graphics demands, ensuring a smooth gaming experience as they explore the intricate world of Rapture.

Based on a rating of 78/100, Minerva's Den is a worthwhile addition for fans of narrative-driven games and the BioShock series. Its unique setting and gameplay mechanics offer an engaging experience that successfully enhances the original game, making it a must-play for those who enjoy immersive storytelling in a richly designed environment.

Performance profile

August 2010 release. BioShock 2: Minerva's Den 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.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in BioShock 2: Minerva's Den; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

The player assumes the role of Subject Sigma, another Alpha Series Big Daddy, as he travels through Minerva's Den, home to Rapture's Central Computing.