• Prototype 2 - System Requirements

Prototype 2 System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • OS : Windows® XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz, AMD Phenom X3 8750
  • Memory : 2 GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space : 10 GB
  • Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512 MB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB RAM
  • DirectX® : 9.0C or later
  • Sound : Any DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card
  • Supported Input Devices : Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox 360® Controller
  • OS : Windows 7
  • Processor : Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz or better, AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz or better
  • Memory : 4 GB
  • Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) or better, ATI Radeon HD 5850 (1GB) or better

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CPU Requirements

Prototype 2 requires that you have a minimum of an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.6GHz, AMD Phenom X3 8750 processor. For the best game experience an Intel Core 2 Quad 2.7 GHz or better, AMD Phenom II X4 3 GHz or better (or better) processor is recommended.

Some games require a powerful CPU in order to manage the game engine. The game engine deals with things like processing network communications for multi-player games and the AI of your enemies in strategy games. Some games are considered CPU intensive or CPU dependent. Most modern games offload work directly to the GPU and don't require a powerful CPU for demanding visuals.

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Memory Requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 2 GB RAM to run Prototype 2. The recommended amount of memory for the best game experience is 4 GB (or more).

Having more than the recommended level of RAM for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However it may be useful if your computer runs other applications in the background.

Operating System Requirements

Prototype 2 runs on Windows® XP / Vista / 7. The recommended operating system the best compatability is Windows 7.

Meeting operating system requirements is not always necessary and can sometimes be overlooked. However running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.

Platforms

Prototype 2 was first released on Apr 23, 2012. It is currently available on the following platforms:

  • Playstation 4
  • Xbox One

An alternative to expensive graphics cards and CPU purchases is console gaming. You may not get the absolute best frame rates or visual quality but if a game is available for a console you can usually be sure of an acceptable level of performance at all times.

Additional Requirements

In addition to the above specified requirements you may also need to the following:

  • Hard Disk Space : 10 GB
  • Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT with 512 MB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 MB RAM
  • DirectX® : 9.0C or later
  • Sound : Any DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card
  • Supported Input Devices : Keyboard, Mouse, Xbox 360® Controller