NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
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NBA 2K Playgrounds 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 | 919 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 997 fps | 810 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps | 744 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 835 fps | 678 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 943 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 808 fps | 646 fps | 525 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 732 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 990 fps | 804 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 848 fps | 689 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 934 fps | 747 fps | 607 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 909 fps | 727 fps | 591 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 859 fps | 687 fps | 558 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 979 fps | 783 fps | 626 fps | 509 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 884 fps | 707 fps | 566 fps | 460 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 758 fps | 606 fps | 485 fps | 394 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 549 fps | 439 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 905 fps | 735 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 943 fps | 754 fps | 613 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 889 fps | 711 fps | 578 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 835 fps | 668 fps | 543 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 825 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 707 fps | 566 fps | 453 fps | 368 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 623 fps | 498 fps | 399 fps | 324 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 572 fps | 458 fps | 366 fps | 298 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 522 fps | 418 fps | 334 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 471 fps | 377 fps | 302 fps | 245 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 404 fps | 323 fps | 259 fps | 210 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 293 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
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About
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, released in 2018, is a vibrant sports arcade game that brings street basketball to the forefront with its fast-paced gameplay. Building upon the success of its predecessor, this sequel introduces a range of new features, including a Season Mode and a ranked Playgrounds Championship. With a roster boasting over 200 current and retired NBA players, the game offers a fun and competitive experience that appeals to both casual and hardcore basketball fans.
In terms of performance, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is designed to be accessible to a wide array of players. The minimum graphics requirement is an entry-level GPU, with a benchmark score around 686, meaning that even modest hardware can deliver decent performance. Players can expect a smooth gaming experience, often achieving 60 FPS on mid-range GPUs, making it suitable for those looking to enjoy arcade-style basketball without requiring top-tier specs. Players with 4 GB of RAM should have no issues running the game at reasonable graphics settings.
If you're a fan of sports games or enjoy arcade-style play, NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is worth a shot. Its 73/100 rating suggests that it may not be a blockbuster, but its engaging gameplay and accessibility make it a solid choice for a fun gaming session.
Performance profile
October 2018 release. NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Sports titles tend to be well-optimised — NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 typically delivers comfortable 1440p 60 FPS on mid-range hardware. If you play competitively, target 120 FPS+ for smoother animation and quicker reads.
Extremely light — NBA 2K Playgrounds 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.
