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Crysis 2

Crysis 2

77/100
632 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Crysis 2 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps901 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps950 fps772 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps837 fps680 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps814 fps662 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps
RTX 3070999 fps877 fps701 fps570 fps
RTX 4060990 fps792 fps633 fps515 fps
RTX 3060848 fps679 fps543 fps441 fps
GTX 1660 Super615 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps

1440p performance

Crysis 2 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps965 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps910 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps855 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps831 fps675 fps
RTX 4070999 fps891 fps713 fps579 fps
RX 7800 XT981 fps785 fps628 fps510 fps
RTX 3080954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 4060 Ti901 fps721 fps577 fps469 fps
RTX 3070822 fps657 fps526 fps427 fps
RTX 4060742 fps594 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 3060636 fps509 fps407 fps331 fps
GTX 1660 Super461 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps

4K performance

Crysis 2 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps950 fps760 fps618 fps
RTX 4090999 fps882 fps706 fps573 fps
RX 7900 XTX990 fps792 fps633 fps515 fps
RTX 5080933 fps746 fps597 fps485 fps
RTX 4080 Super877 fps701 fps561 fps456 fps
RTX 4070 Ti693 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 4070594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RX 7800 XT523 fps418 fps335 fps272 fps
RTX 3080509 fps407 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060 Ti481 fps385 fps308 fps250 fps
RTX 3070438 fps351 fps280 fps228 fps
RTX 4060396 fps317 fps253 fps206 fps
RTX 3060339 fps271 fps217 fps176 fps
GTX 1660 Super246 fps197 fps157 fps128 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz

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2 GB

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Genres

ShooterAdventure

About

Crysis 2, released in 2011, is an adventure shooter that serves as a worthy sequel to the acclaimed original. Set in a stunningly rendered New York City, the game features a compelling blend of futuristic warfare and engaging gameplay mechanics, allowing players to face off against challenging AI enemies and extraterrestrial foes. With its immersive graphics and dynamic destruction, Crysis 2 marked a significant expansion into console territory while maintaining the essence of the renowned Crytek experience.

From a performance perspective, Crysis 2 is somewhat accessible, making it playable on a range of hardware configurations. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level model, with a benchmark score around 403, meaning you can achieve decent FPS even on lower-end systems. For optimal performance, it's advisable to use a mid-tier GPU, which will allow players to enjoy higher graphics settings while maintaining smooth frame rates during intense combat sequences.

Should you play Crysis 2? With a rating of 77/100, this title is a must-play for fans of the shooter genre and those who appreciate compelling narratives and immersive environments. If you're looking for a visually impressive experience with solid gameplay mechanics, Crysis 2 delivers on multiple fronts, making it a worthwhile addition to any PC gaming library.

Performance profile

March 2011 release. Crysis 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.

Crysis 2 is latency-sensitive: a high refresh-rate monitor (144 Hz+) and consistent 1% low framerate matter more than raw averages. Aim for a GPU that delivers 20–30% more headroom than the "just 60 FPS" tier to keep frame pacing smooth during intense fights.

Extremely light — Crysis 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

The world has been ravaged by a series of climatic disasters and society is on the verge of total breakdown. Now the aliens have returned, with a full invasion force bent on nothing less than the total annihilation of mankind, starting by trying to rip the heart out of Earth’s most iconic city. In New York, terrifying alien invaders stalk the streets and a nightmare plague strikes down the city’s myriad inhabitants with brutal epidemic speed. The city’s systems are in chaos, its streets and skyline are smashed and in flaming ruin. This is New York City like you’ve never seen it before. Neither paramilitary law enforcement nor the might of the US military machine can stand against the invaders, and all who choose not to flee are dead men walking. Just to survive in this maelstrom of death will require technology beyond anything any modern soldier has ever seen. One man will inherit that means to survive. One supersoldier, wielding the combat enhancement technology of the future with Nanosuit 2, will make the last stand to save humanity from destruction in the urban jungle that is New York City.

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