What GPU do I need to run Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II?

The minimum GPU requirement for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II is Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II?

The minimum system requirements for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II are: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II 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.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II

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1080p performance

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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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	998 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	856 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	928 fps	754 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	903 fps	734 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	853 fps	693 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	972 fps	777 fps	632 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	878 fps	702 fps	571 fps
RTX 3060	940 fps	752 fps	602 fps	489 fps
GTX 1660 Super	682 fps	545 fps	436 fps	355 fps

1440p performance

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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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	947 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	922 fps	749 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	987 fps	790 fps	642 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	870 fps	696 fps	565 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	846 fps	677 fps	550 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	799 fps	639 fps	520 fps
RTX 3070	911 fps	729 fps	583 fps	474 fps
RTX 4060	823 fps	658 fps	527 fps	428 fps
RTX 3060	705 fps	564 fps	451 fps	367 fps
GTX 1660 Super	511 fps	409 fps	327 fps	266 fps

4K performance

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	843 fps	685 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	978 fps	782 fps	636 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	878 fps	702 fps	571 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	828 fps	662 fps	538 fps
RTX 4080 Super	972 fps	777 fps	622 fps	505 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	768 fps	614 fps	492 fps	399 fps
RTX 4070	658 fps	527 fps	421 fps	342 fps
RX 7800 XT	580 fps	464 fps	371 fps	302 fps
RTX 3080	564 fps	451 fps	361 fps	293 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	533 fps	426 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	376 fps	301 fps	241 fps	196 fps
GTX 1660 Super	273 fps	218 fps	175 fps	142 fps

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About

"Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II," released in 2009, is a real-time strategy (RTS) game that immerses players in the grim universe of Warhammer 40,000. This title stands out for its focus on fast-paced tactical gameplay, allowing players to engage in intense battles while commanding their chosen faction through a rich campaign. The game's blend of strategic depth and visceral combat has made it notable among fans of the genre, earning a respectable rating of 78/100.

In terms of PC performance, "Dawn of War II" is quite accessible, making it suitable for a wide range of hardware. The game requires only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 143 to run smoothly, and with just 1 GB of RAM, even older systems can handle it. For optimal FPS and graphics settings, players may consider GPUs from lower-tier options, enabling solid benchmark performance without demanding high-end gaming rigs.

Overall, "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II" is worth playing for fans of the RTS genre. With its engaging gameplay and solid rating, it offers an entertaining experience that balances strategy with adrenaline-pumping action.

Performance profile

February 2009 release. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 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.

Extremely light — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 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.