What GPU do I need to run Neverwinter Nights 2?

The minimum GPU requirement for Neverwinter Nights 2 is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Neverwinter Nights 2?

The minimum system requirements for Neverwinter Nights 2 are: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Neverwinter Nights 2 at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Neverwinter Nights 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.

Neverwinter Nights 2

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150 ratings2006Easy to run

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1080p performance

Neverwinter Nights 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	888 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	963 fps	783 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	937 fps	761 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	885 fps	719 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	807 fps	656 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	911 fps	729 fps	592 fps
RTX 3060	976 fps	781 fps	625 fps	508 fps
GTX 1660 Super	708 fps	566 fps	453 fps	368 fps

1440p performance

Neverwinter Nights 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	983 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	957 fps	777 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	820 fps	666 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	903 fps	722 fps	587 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	879 fps	703 fps	571 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	830 fps	664 fps	539 fps
RTX 3070	946 fps	757 fps	605 fps	492 fps
RTX 4060	854 fps	683 fps	547 fps	444 fps
RTX 3060	732 fps	586 fps	469 fps	381 fps
GTX 1660 Super	531 fps	425 fps	340 fps	276 fps

4K performance

Neverwinter Nights 2 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	875 fps	711 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	812 fps	660 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	911 fps	729 fps	592 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	859 fps	687 fps	558 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	807 fps	646 fps	525 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	797 fps	638 fps	510 fps	415 fps
RTX 4070	683 fps	547 fps	437 fps	355 fps
RX 7800 XT	602 fps	482 fps	385 fps	313 fps
RTX 3080	586 fps	469 fps	375 fps	305 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	553 fps	443 fps	354 fps	288 fps
RTX 3070	504 fps	403 fps	323 fps	262 fps
RTX 4060	456 fps	364 fps	292 fps	237 fps
RTX 3060	390 fps	312 fps	250 fps	203 fps
GTX 1660 Super	283 fps	226 fps	181 fps	147 fps

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About

Neverwinter Nights 2, released in 2006, is a captivating computer role-playing game set in the beloved fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms, a hallmark of the Dungeons and Dragons franchise. This sequel enriches the original's storytelling with intricate plots and character developments as players journey from humble beginnings to becoming legendary heroes, facing various dangers and challenges in a richly crafted environment.

When considering PC performance for Neverwinter Nights 2, the game is relatively accessible, with a minimum GPU requirement comparable to entry-level graphics cards. Players can expect decent FPS even on mainstream systems, as a GPU score of around 54 will allow you to run the game at lower graphics settings comfortably. It's advisable to use a mid-range GPU for smoother performance, making the experience enjoyable with better visual fidelity and higher FPS.

If you're a fan of role-playing games and appreciate story-driven quests, Neverwinter Nights 2 is worth your time. With a respectable rating of 82/100, this game delivers a solid RPG experience that resonates with both newcomers and veterans of the genre, making it a reliable addition to any gaming library.

Performance profile

Released in October 2006, Neverwinter Nights 2 comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Extremely light — Neverwinter Nights 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.