What GPU do I need to run Defense Grid 2?

The minimum GPU requirement for Defense Grid 2 is ATI Radeon HD 3650. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Defense Grid 2?

The minimum system requirements for Defense Grid 2 are: CPU: 2.0 GHz Dual Core, GPU: ATI Radeon HD 3650, RAM: 3 GB.

Can I play Defense Grid 2 at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Defense Grid 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.

Defense Grid 2

87/100

22 ratings2014Easy to run

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1080p performance

Defense Grid 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	999 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	857 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	929 fps	755 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	904 fps	734 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	854 fps	694 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	973 fps	778 fps	632 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	879 fps	703 fps	571 fps
RTX 3060	941 fps	753 fps	603 fps	490 fps
GTX 1660 Super	683 fps	546 fps	437 fps	355 fps

1440p performance

Defense Grid 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	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	948 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	923 fps	750 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	988 fps	791 fps	643 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	871 fps	697 fps	566 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	847 fps	678 fps	551 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	800 fps	640 fps	520 fps
RTX 3070	912 fps	730 fps	584 fps	474 fps
RTX 4060	824 fps	659 fps	527 fps	428 fps
RTX 3060	706 fps	565 fps	452 fps	367 fps
GTX 1660 Super	512 fps	410 fps	328 fps	266 fps

4K performance

Defense Grid 2 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	844 fps	685 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	979 fps	783 fps	636 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	879 fps	703 fps	571 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	828 fps	663 fps	538 fps
RTX 4080 Super	973 fps	778 fps	623 fps	506 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	769 fps	615 fps	492 fps	400 fps
RTX 4070	659 fps	527 fps	422 fps	343 fps
RX 7800 XT	581 fps	464 fps	372 fps	302 fps
RTX 3080	565 fps	452 fps	362 fps	294 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	533 fps	427 fps	341 fps	277 fps
RTX 3070	486 fps	389 fps	311 fps	253 fps
RTX 4060	439 fps	351 fps	281 fps	228 fps
RTX 3060	377 fps	301 fps	241 fps	196 fps
GTX 1660 Super	273 fps	218 fps	175 fps	142 fps

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About

Defense Grid 2, released in 2014, is the highly acclaimed sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment's acclaimed tower defense game, Defense Grid: The Awakening. This strategic game challenges players to deploy towers against waves of alien enemies while introducing new worlds and innovative threats. Notable for its engaging single-player campaign and the addition of multiplayer modes, Defense Grid 2 sets a high standard in the genre with its enhanced graphics and refined gameplay mechanics.

In terms of PC performance, Defense Grid 2 is quite accessible for most gamers. Featuring a minimum GPU requirement of only an entry-level graphics card (with a benchmark score around 140), players can expect smooth gameplay at reasonable frames per second (FPS) even on modest systems. Ideally, a GPU from the mid-tier range will allow you to enjoy the game with higher graphics settings, ensuring a visually appealing experience without heavy demands on hardware resources.

Should you play Defense Grid 2? With an impressive score of 87/100, this game is highly recommended for strategy enthusiasts and tower defense fans alike. Its blend of engaging gameplay and strategic depth makes it a standout title worthy of your time and investment.

Performance profile

Released in September 2014, Defense Grid 2 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.

Extremely light — Defense Grid 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.