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Dragon Age II

Dragon Age II

74/100
676 ratings2011Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dragon Age II 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 fps951 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps815 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps884 fps718 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps860 fps699 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps812 fps660 fps
RTX 3070999 fps925 fps740 fps601 fps
RTX 4060999 fps836 fps669 fps543 fps
RTX 3060896 fps716 fps573 fps466 fps
GTX 1660 Super649 fps519 fps416 fps338 fps

1440p performance

Dragon Age II 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 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps960 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps902 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps878 fps713 fps
RTX 4070999 fps940 fps752 fps611 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps828 fps663 fps538 fps
RTX 3080999 fps806 fps645 fps524 fps
RTX 4060 Ti951 fps761 fps609 fps495 fps
RTX 3070868 fps694 fps555 fps451 fps
RTX 4060784 fps627 fps501 fps407 fps
RTX 3060672 fps537 fps430 fps349 fps
GTX 1660 Super487 fps390 fps312 fps253 fps

4K performance

Dragon Age II estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps802 fps652 fps
RTX 4090999 fps931 fps745 fps605 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps836 fps669 fps543 fps
RTX 5080985 fps788 fps630 fps512 fps
RTX 4080 Super925 fps740 fps592 fps481 fps
RTX 4070 Ti731 fps585 fps468 fps380 fps
RTX 4070627 fps501 fps401 fps326 fps
RX 7800 XT552 fps442 fps353 fps287 fps
RTX 3080537 fps430 fps344 fps279 fps
RTX 4060 Ti507 fps406 fps325 fps264 fps
RTX 3070463 fps370 fps296 fps241 fps
RTX 4060418 fps334 fps267 fps217 fps
RTX 3060358 fps287 fps229 fps186 fps
GTX 1660 Super260 fps208 fps166 fps135 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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Nvidia GeForce 7900 GS

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

About

"Dragon Age II," released in 2011, is a captivating role-playing game (RPG) that serves as the sequel to the acclaimed "Dragon Age: Origins." Players assume the role of Hawke, navigating a rich narrative filled with choices that influence both gameplay and relationships with various companions. The game is notable for its engaging story and diverse combat system, allowing players to experience the fantasy world from a third-person perspective.

For PC performance, "Dragon Age II" is accessible even on entry-level hardware. The minimum GPU requirement typically hovers around a score of 262, making it suitable for a wide range of systems. Players can expect decent FPS on lower graphics settings with modest configurations, while more powerful GPUs will deliver smoother performance and enhanced visual fidelity, especially at higher graphics settings. This flexibility allows a broad audience to enjoy the game without needing top-tier components.

Considering its 74/100 rating and popularity among RPG enthusiasts, "Dragon Age II" is certainly worth playing for fans of the genre. With its compelling narrative and character-driven gameplay, it offers an excellent experience that stands out, regardless of its mixed reviews. Whether you're a newcomer or a series veteran, this title deserves a spot on your gaming list.

Performance profile

March 2011 release. Dragon Age II 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.

RPGs like Dragon Age II stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Dragon Age II 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

Set in the world of Thedas, players assume the role of Hawke, a human mage, rogue or warrior who arrives in the city of Kirkwall as a lowly refugee and becomes its legendary champion over a turbulent decade of political and social conflict.

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