Kingdom Come: Deliverance II PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum CPU is an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600. Both are quad-core chips from around 2017 to 2018, which today counts as an older mainstream tier. The minimum GPU is a GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or Radeon RX 580, roughly a 1080p-class entry card. The minimum calls for 16 GB of RAM, 100 GB of storage, and an SSD.
The recommended CPU is an Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, both high-end parts, and the 7800X3D's large cache helps a lot in this kind of game. The recommended GPU is a GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon RX 7800 XT, which sits between upper-mainstream and high-end. Recommended RAM rises to 32 GB, which is notable: it suggests that large towns and simulation-heavy scenes use a lot of system memory. Storage stays at 100 GB and an SSD is still required.
For most players, the gap between minimum and recommended is about the CPU and memory as much as the graphics card. If you meet the minimum CPU and RAM but only have a minimum-tier GPU, the game will run, but you should expect to lower settings to keep towns smooth. The publisher did not list a level above the recommended tier.
If you are unsure where your current hardware sits, compare it against both the minimum and recommended lists rather than only the GPU name.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build pairs a GeForce GTX 1660 Super or RTX 3050 with a six-core CPU such as a Ryzen 5 4500 or Core i5-10400F, and 16 GB of RAM. Its goal is to meet the official minimum and play at low to medium settings. It suits players on a tight budget who accept lower visuals. If dense towns stutter, start by reducing view distance and crowd-related options.
The mainstream build centers on a GeForce RTX 4070 Super or Radeon RX 7800 XT with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Core i7-14700K, and 32 GB of RAM. This roughly matches the official recommended specs and suits players who want to explore large towns and open countryside at medium to high settings. The 32 GB is a requirement for this tier, since the recommended spec itself calls for it.
The high build uses a GeForce RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or Core i9-14900K, and 32 GB of RAM. It suits players who want high resolution, top settings, and headroom. Because this game leans on the CPU and memory, it is worth balancing the budget across all parts rather than putting everything into the graphics card.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In open-world RPGs like this one, the settings that usually cost the most are shadows, volumetric fog and lighting, global illumination, and vegetation and view distance. Higher shadow and global illumination quality adds noticeable GPU load, while view distance affects both the GPU and CPU because distant objects and people still need processing. A sensible starting point is to set these to medium and adjust from there based on what you see.
Crowd density and simulation options weigh mainly on the CPU and RAM. More people, objects and scripted activity in towns mean more work for the processor, which is why the official recommended spec moves to a high-end CPU and 32 GB of memory. If towns feel unstable, lowering these options usually helps more than dropping resolution.
If your GPU supports DLSS, FSR or XeSS, upscaling can be used at medium-high settings to render at a lower internal resolution and smooth out the image while keeping most of the detail. In general, quality-mode upscaling is less visible than performance mode. Ray tracing is typically among the heaviest options, so on mid-range cards it is best left off at first.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop GPUs that share a name with desktop cards usually perform below them. Laptops have lower power limits and tighter cooling, so an RTX 4070 laptop variant can land well under its desktop namesake. When buying, check the GPU's power and cooling design rather than trusting the model name alone. Memory is another trap: many laptops ship with 16 GB, so if you want to approach the recommended spec, choose a model whose RAM can be upgraded to 32 GB.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally are portable and generally sit below desktop mid-range hardware. They work best at lower settings, smaller screens, and reduced resolutions with upscaling enabled. Because this game is CPU-heavy, handhelds may struggle more in large towns than in open countryside. We have no handheld-specific verification data for this title, so these notes are general guidance only.
Storage and memory
For memory, the official minimum is 16 GB and the recommended figure is 32 GB. The game can run on 16 GB, but large towns are more likely to hit resource limits. If you aim for the recommended spec, go with 32 GB and confirm dual-channel operation by placing sticks in the correct slots for higher bandwidth.
For storage, the official requirement is around 100 GB, and an SSD is explicitly required. Scene loading and streaming depend on fast storage, and a hard drive usually means longer load times and more hitching when moving between areas. Install the game on an SSD and leave extra free space for patches and saves. Since the official figure does not account for future update sizes, it is wise to keep more headroom than the listed number. Specific update sizes are not published, so this is general advice.