S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl system requirements: can your PC run it?

2024 · Action, Adventure, RPG · GSC Game World

The developer recommends Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, 32 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750, 16 GB of RAM, with 160 GB of free SSD space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelVery demanding (82%)

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X	Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Memory	16 GB	32 GB
Storage	160 GB (SSD)	160 GB (SSD)
OS	Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64	Windows 10 x64 / Windows 11 x64
Notes	Graphics Preset: LOW / Resolution: 1080p / Target FPS: 30.	Graphics Preset: HIGH / Resolution: 1440p / Target FPS: 60.

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-11-01.

Parts that run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl well

Upgrading for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB ≈ ₹70,000 Buy now on Amazon
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB ≈ ₹84,100 Buy now on Amazon
GeForce RTX 4070 12GB ≈ ₹84,100 Buy now on Amazon
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Processor

Ryzen 7 5700X ≈ ₹11,400 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 5 5600X ≈ ₹11,400 Buy now on Amazon
Core i3-13100 ≈ ₹11,500 Buy now on Amazon
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

Processor Graphics card Memory (RAM)

Resolution 1080p 1440p 4K

Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	138	102	66
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	114	84	55
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	97	72	47
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	86	64	41
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	85	63	41
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	72	54	35
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	70	52	34
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	65	48	31
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	51	38	25
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	50	37	24
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	48	35	23
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	45	33	21
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	42	31	20
Arc B580	41	30	20
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	39	29	19
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	37	28	18
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	34	25	16
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	31	23	15
GeForce RTX 2060	26	19	13
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	22	16	11
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	20	15	10
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	19	14	9
Radeon RX 580	18	14	9
GeForce GTX 1650	14	11	7
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	12	9	6

FAQ

What are the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB / Intel Arc A750 graphics, 16 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel Core i7-11700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, 32 GB RAM.

Can I run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 39 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (low). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl?

Yes, at about 20 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (unplayable). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl need?

16 GB minimum and 32 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PC?

It needs about 160 GB of free space, and the developer asks for an SSD. Leave a few GB extra for updates.