Path of Exile 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 960 · Core i7-7700
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG, Early Access
- Release
- Dec 6, 2024
- Developer
- Grinding Gear Games
- Publisher
- Grinding Gear Games
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, featuring co-op for up to six players. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading.
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What you need for Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 5500X3D |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i7-10700 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Path of Exile 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Path of Exile 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-7700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2500x | Intel® Core™ i5-10500 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 3700X No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 (3GB), Intel® Arc™ A380, or ATI Radeon™ RX 470 | NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060, Intel® Arc™ A770, or ATI Radeon™ RX 5600XT |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 3 GB | — |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | A GPU with at least 3GB of VRAM is required | Solid State Storage is recommended |
Source: Steam.
Path of Exile 2 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 9
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerMMOCo-opOnline Co-opFull controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportHDR available
- Languages (9)
- English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Thai
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Path of Exile 2 Full Release Registration - New Reward Unlocked2026-09-21
- Introducing The Way of the Stonefist Bundle and Other New Effects2026-09-18
- Fan Art Competition Runners-Up2026-09-14
- Introducing the Spirit Warden & Seer of the Maji Microtransactions2026-09-11
- Fan Art Competition Winners2026-09-08
- Thank You! Gamescom Cologne 2026 Recap2026-09-06
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Path of Exile 2 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Path of Exile 2's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 3 GB the game requires at minimum. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Path of Exile 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Path of Exile 2 Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Path of Exile 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Path of Exile 2 by brand.
Can I run Path of Exile 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~39 fps at 1080p low. Path of Exile 2 on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Path of Exile 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Path of Exile 2. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 3 GB at minimum.
How much storage does Path of Exile 2 take?
Path of Exile 2 needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10.