What GPU do I need to run Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt?

The minimum GPU requirement for Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt?

The minimum system requirements for Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt are: CPU: Intel Core i5-4590, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, RAM: 8 GB.

Can I play Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt 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.

Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt

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1080p performance

Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	495 fps	396 fps	317 fps	258 fps
RTX 4090	460 fps	368 fps	294 fps	239 fps
RX 7900 XTX	413 fps	330 fps	264 fps	215 fps
RTX 5080	389 fps	311 fps	249 fps	202 fps
RTX 4080 Super	366 fps	292 fps	234 fps	190 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	289 fps	231 fps	185 fps	150 fps
RTX 4070	248 fps	198 fps	159 fps	129 fps
RX 7800 XT	218 fps	175 fps	140 fps	113 fps
RTX 3080	212 fps	170 fps	136 fps	110 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	201 fps	160 fps	128 fps	104 fps
RTX 3070	183 fps	146 fps	117 fps	95 fps
RTX 4060	165 fps	132 fps	106 fps	86 fps
RTX 3060	142 fps	113 fps	91 fps	74 fps
GTX 1660 Super	103 fps	82 fps	66 fps	53 fps

1440p performance

Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	372 fps	297 fps	238 fps	193 fps
RTX 4090	345 fps	276 fps	221 fps	179 fps
RX 7900 XTX	310 fps	248 fps	198 fps	161 fps
RTX 5080	292 fps	234 fps	187 fps	152 fps
RTX 4080 Super	274 fps	219 fps	175 fps	143 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	217 fps	173 fps	139 fps	113 fps
RTX 4070	186 fps	149 fps	119 fps	97 fps
RX 7800 XT	164 fps	131 fps	105 fps	85 fps
RTX 3080	159 fps	127 fps	102 fps	83 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	150 fps	120 fps	96 fps	78 fps
RTX 3070	137 fps	110 fps	88 fps	71 fps
RTX 4060	124 fps	99 fps	79 fps	64 fps
RTX 3060	106 fps	85 fps	68 fps	55 fps
GTX 1660 Super	77 fps	62 fps	49 fps	40 fps

4K performance

Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	198 fps	159 fps	127 fps	103 fps
RTX 4090	184 fps	147 fps	118 fps	96 fps
RX 7900 XTX	165 fps	132 fps	106 fps	86 fps
RTX 5080	156 fps	125 fps	100 fps	81 fps
RTX 4080 Super	146 fps	117 fps	94 fps	76 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	116 fps	92 fps	74 fps	60 fps
RTX 4070	99 fps	79 fps	63 fps	52 fps
RX 7800 XT	87 fps	70 fps	56 fps	45 fps
RTX 3080	85 fps	68 fps	54 fps	44 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	80 fps	64 fps	51 fps	42 fps
RTX 3070	73 fps	58 fps	47 fps	38 fps
RTX 4060	66 fps	53 fps	42 fps	34 fps
RTX 3060	57 fps	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps
GTX 1660 Super	41 fps	33 fps	26 fps	21 fps

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About

Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt, released in 2013, is an exhilarating expansion to the beloved Borderlands series. This DLC transports players to a new section of Pandora filled with exotic creatures and a menagerie of challenges as the Vault Hunter, alongside the charming Sir Hammerlock, embarks on quests that balance exploration with chaotic gameplay. It combines classic first-person shooter mechanics with RPG elements, creating a uniquely whimsical yet dangerous environment.

When it comes to PC performance, Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt is relatively accessible, requiring a minimum GPU score of around 6359 and a CPU score of at least 4064. For optimal FPS, players will find that mid-range GPUs, such as the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560, can deliver a smooth gaming experience even at higher graphics settings. With a recommended 8 GB RAM, the game performs well on various hardware setups, allowing players to dive into its vibrant world without needing top-tier performance.

Should you play it? With a score of 72/100, Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt may not be the highest-rated DLC, but it still provides plenty of entertainment for fans of the series and newcomers alike. If you enjoy a mix of quirky humor and action-packed adventures, this expansion is certainly worth exploring.

Performance profile

Released in January 2013, Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt 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.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Borderlands 2: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.