Can I run NBA 2K25?
Official NBA 2K25 system requirements, player reports on NBA 2K25 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update)
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i3-9100 or AMD Ryzen™ 3 1200
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 4 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 4 GB or Intel® Arc™ A580
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K25 on PC, you need a processor capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card capable of supporting DirectX feature level 12.0.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 64-Bit (latest update)
- Processor
- Intel® Core™ i5-10600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 8 GB or AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 8 GB or Intel® Arc™ A770
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection SSD Required. Dual-analog Gamepad recommended. Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2019. In order to play NBA 2K25 on PC, you need a processor capable of supporting AVX2 and a graphics card capable of supporting DirectX feature level 12.0.
What players say about performance
NBA 2K25 on PC is generally plagued with poor optimization, frequent crashes, and laggy performance, making the game very frustrating to play. Some players report acceptable performance with low settings, but overall, the game is considered unplayable for many due to technical issues.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Poor optimization and lag
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent frame rates and stuttering
- Overworld lag and performance drops in city free roam
What runs it well
- Running on very high-end hardware with low settings
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.