Far Cry 2
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Far Cry 2 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| 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 | 870 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 944 fps | 767 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 918 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 867 fps | 705 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 893 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 693 fps | 555 fps | 444 fps | 361 fps |
1440p performance
| 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 | 964 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 937 fps | 762 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 653 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 885 fps | 708 fps | 575 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 861 fps | 689 fps | 560 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 813 fps | 650 fps | 528 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 837 fps | 670 fps | 536 fps | 435 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 717 fps | 574 fps | 459 fps | 373 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 270 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps | 696 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 995 fps | 796 fps | 647 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 893 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 842 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 988 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 670 fps | 536 fps | 428 fps | 348 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 590 fps | 472 fps | 377 fps | 307 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 574 fps | 459 fps | 367 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 542 fps | 434 fps | 347 fps | 282 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 446 fps | 357 fps | 286 fps | 232 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 383 fps | 306 fps | 245 fps | 199 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 277 fps | 222 fps | 178 fps | 144 fps |
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About
Far Cry 2 is a 2008 action game that puts you in the middle of a civil war as you hunt down a mysterious arms dealer called "The Jackal." The game is notable for its open-world design and dynamic firefights across an African landscape, where you'll undertake missions while navigating shifting alliances between rebel factions. It's a gritty take on the Far Cry franchise that emphasizes immersive gameplay over linear storytelling.
Far Cry 2 is quite accessible by modern standards and doesn't demand cutting-edge hardware to run well. You'll need at least 1 GB of RAM and a CPU with a benchmark score around 367 to meet minimum specs, but for smooth performance and higher FPS, a mid-range GPU from the GTX 960 generation or better will handle high graphics settings comfortably. The game scales well across different configurations, making it ideal for benchmark testing across various hardware tiers.
With a 72/100 rating, Far Cry 2 offers solid action-game entertainment, though it shows its age in some areas. If you enjoy open-world shooters and don't mind older graphics, it's worth playing, especially as a performance baseline for your system.
Performance profile
October 2008 release. Far Cry 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.
Action titles like Far Cry 2 reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Far Cry 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.
