Can I Run NBA 2K21 on My PC / Laptop?
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Check if your PC can run NBA 2K21
Pick your graphics card and processor to check.
Can I run NBA 2K21 on my PC?
Use the checker above to find out in seconds. Pick your graphics card and processor and it compares them against NBA 2K21's official requirements. As a quick guide, you need at least a GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570 graphics card, a Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k processor, and 4 GB RAM of RAM to play at 1080p.
Can I run NBA 2K21 on my laptop?
Yes, if your laptop has a dedicated graphics card around a GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570 or better and 4 GB RAM of RAM. Laptops with only integrated graphics usually fall short. Enter your laptop's GPU in the tool above to check. Keep in mind that the laptop version of a card runs a little slower than the desktop card of the same name, and heat can lower sustained frame rates.
To run NBA 2K21 you need at least a GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570 graphics card, a Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k processor, and 4 GB RAM. Use the checker above to see whether your PC or laptop clears the bar, then check the full requirements below.
NBA 2K21 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k | Intel i5-650 / AMD A10-5800K |
| Graphics card (GPU) | GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7510 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-Bit |
| DirectX | Version 11 | 11 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Storage: 2 GB available space
Can these graphics cards run NBA 2K21?
| Graphics card | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1650 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 570 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 580 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1060 6GB | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1650 Super | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 Super | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3050 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| GTX 1660 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6600 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 2060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4050 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| Arc A750 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6600 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 7600 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RX 6700 XT | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4060 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3060 Ti | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 3070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
| RTX 4070 | Runs well | At or above the recommended card. Comfortable at 1080p high, and 1440p is realistic. |
Can I run NBA 2K21? Your questions answered
Pick your graphics card and processor in the checker above and it compares them to NBA 2K21's requirements. As a guide, you need at least a GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570, a Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k, and 4 GB RAM.
The minimum is a Intel i3-2100 / AMD A8-5600k processor, a GeForce GTX 630 / Radeon HD 6570 graphics card, and 4 GB RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are in the table above.
For a smoother experience NBA 2K21 recommends a Intel i5-650 / AMD A10-5800K processor, a Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 / Radeon HD 7510 graphics card, and 8 GB RAM.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3050 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1650 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1060 6GB is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RX 580 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4060 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 2060 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 Super is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RX 6600 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1660 Ti is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 3060 Ti is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4050 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The GTX 1050 Ti is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
Yes, comfortably. The RTX 4070 is at or above NBA 2K21's recommended graphics card, so you can play 1080p on high settings and 1440p is realistic.
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