PC requirements
NBA 2K21 System Requirements
NBA 2K21 needs at least Intel® Core™ i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-2100 @ 3.10 GHz / AMD FX-4100 @ 3.60 GHz or better | Intel® Core™ i5-4430 @ 3 GHz / AMD FX-8370 @ 3.4 GHz or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 450 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 7770 1GB or better | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 2GB / ATI® Radeon™ R9 270 2GB or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 110 GB available space | 110 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Directx 9.0x | Directx 9.0c |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running NBA 2K21 on PC
Can my PC run NBA 2K21?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does NBA 2K21 need?
110 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.