What GPU do I need to run Dead or Alive 2?

The minimum GPU requirement for Dead or Alive 2 is Nvidia GeForce GT 630. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Dead or Alive 2?

The minimum system requirements for Dead or Alive 2 are: CPU: Intel Celeron E3400, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 630, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Dead or Alive 2 at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Dead or Alive 2 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.

Dead or Alive 2

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1080p performance

Dead or Alive 2 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	814 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	859 fps	698 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	945 fps	756 fps	615 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	920 fps	736 fps	598 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	869 fps	695 fps	565 fps
RTX 3070	990 fps	792 fps	634 fps	515 fps
RTX 4060	894 fps	716 fps	572 fps	465 fps
RTX 3060	767 fps	613 fps	491 fps	399 fps
GTX 1660 Super	556 fps	445 fps	356 fps	289 fps

1440p performance

Dead or Alive 2 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	972 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	872 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	822 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	951 fps	772 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	939 fps	751 fps	610 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	805 fps	644 fps	523 fps
RX 7800 XT	886 fps	709 fps	567 fps	461 fps
RTX 3080	862 fps	690 fps	552 fps	448 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	815 fps	652 fps	521 fps	424 fps
RTX 3070	743 fps	594 fps	475 fps	386 fps
RTX 4060	671 fps	537 fps	429 fps	349 fps
RTX 3060	575 fps	460 fps	368 fps	299 fps
GTX 1660 Super	417 fps	333 fps	267 fps	217 fps

4K performance

Dead or Alive 2 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	859 fps	687 fps	558 fps
RTX 4090	997 fps	797 fps	638 fps	518 fps
RX 7900 XTX	894 fps	716 fps	572 fps	465 fps
RTX 5080	843 fps	675 fps	540 fps	439 fps
RTX 4080 Super	792 fps	634 fps	507 fps	412 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	626 fps	501 fps	401 fps	326 fps
RTX 4070	537 fps	429 fps	343 fps	279 fps
RX 7800 XT	473 fps	378 fps	303 fps	246 fps
RTX 3080	460 fps	368 fps	294 fps	239 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	434 fps	348 fps	278 fps	226 fps
RTX 3070	396 fps	317 fps	253 fps	206 fps
RTX 4060	358 fps	286 fps	229 fps	186 fps
RTX 3060	307 fps	245 fps	196 fps	159 fps
GTX 1660 Super	222 fps	178 fps	142 fps	116 fps

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About

"Dead or Alive 2," released in 1999, is a renowned fighting game that has made a lasting impact on the genre. Building upon the foundations of the Virtua Fighter series, DOA2 introduces a unique combat system centered around a circular relationship of moves, allowing for fluid and dynamic gameplay. Its iconic characters and vibrant graphics set it apart, further solidifying its place in the gaming community.

In terms of PC performance, "Dead or Alive 2" is quite accessible to gamers with modest hardware. To achieve smooth FPS, players should equip at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 686. The game's low requirement for RAM—just 2 GB—means that even older systems can handle it effectively, making it a great choice for casual gamers looking for decent benchmark results without needing the latest graphics technology.

Ultimately, if you appreciate fighting games with a mix of strategy and style, "Dead or Alive 2" is worth trying. With a rating of 76/100, it may not be perfect, but its engaging gameplay and historical significance in the fighting game genre make it a noteworthy addition to any gaming library.

Performance profile

Released in October 1999, Dead or Alive 2 predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Extremely light — Dead or Alive 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

Fame Douglas, founder and CEO of DOATEC was killed at the end of the 20th century. He was renowned as the sponsor of the legendary Dead or Alive World Combat Championship. After his death, the world began to become chaotic. In the middle of the chaos, it was announced that the second Dead or Alive World Combat Championship will be held. The purpose and significance of the tournament changed after Douglas' death. The promoter of the second Dead or Alive Championship, who is fond of conflicts and jealous of the strong, is responsible for Douglas's death. The new promoter, Victor Donovan, is more than a corrupt mastermind, but a man of pure evil. His involvement in the tournament began to bring a sense of terror to the world, resulting in the infamous tengu disaster.