Helldivers 2 Hardware Requirements

[Troglodytus]

Heya, so I can run HD2 just fine in High graphics, but I've been largely only running with 40~ FPS, I was wondering if there's something wrong with my PC, or do I just need better hardware ? If I do need better hardware, some recommendations as to what parts or where to go to ask about that would be great, thanks !

Here's my setup:

CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700 CPU @ 3.60GHz
RAM: 2 2133 MHz 8 GB Corsair (16 GB... I think DDR4 ?)
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Motherboard: ASUS Prime Q270M-C

Thanks again !

[Captain Lyoner]

This game is very CPU demanding, especially when there are a lot of enemies nearby. Your CPU is relatively old, and is most likely limiting your performance. Looking at benchmarks, your GPU should get you around 60 fps if you play on 1080p high/medium.

[Troglodytus]

I see... is there an CPU I should be on the look-out that I could replace this one with, without changing any other parts or complications ?

[Captain Lyoner]

I could recommend you a bunch of different CPUs, but none of them are compatible with your current system. You'd have to get a new motherboard at least for an upgrade. You pretty much already have the best CPU for your motherboard, the only better chip is the 7700k, but that's barely any faster nowadays. It really depends on how much work/money you are willing to put in. I'd be happy to help you with an upgrade if you're up for that.

On the software side there is frame generation if you want to try that. Its not for everyone as it adds input lag, which isn't that great in a game like Helldivers, but some people don't mind it. AMD has AFMF in the drivers, which is free. There's also lossless scaling on Steam for a couple of bucks, which I know works in Helldivers. With that you can get around 80fps. If you're interested in that there are lots of videos on Youtube that explain the technology and its downsides, of which there are a couple. It still is very cool though.