If you plan to play NBA 2K23 on a Windows PC, you’ll need to take note of the game’s minimum and recommended spec requirements to ensure your gaming hardware will be capable of delivering the experience 2K is aiming for. Though it is not officially told what the system requirements are to play NBA 2K23, all 2K fans know that the system requirements for NBA 2K22 are also the system requirements for unreleased NBA 2K23.
Here are the recommended specifications to play NBA 2K23 on PC.
NBA 2K23 Recommended Requirements
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon R9 270 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4430 |
| File Size | 110 GB |
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64-bit |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Pixel Shader | 5.0 |
| Vertex Shader | 5.0 |
| Sound Card | Directx 9.0c |
| Dedicated Video RAM | 2048 MB |
| Dual-analog gamepad | Recommended |
NBA 2K23 Minimum Requirements
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Graphics Card | AMD Radeon HD 7770 |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-2100 |
| File Size | 110 GB |
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, or Windows 10 64-bit |
| DirectX | Version 9.0a |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Pixel Shader | 5.0 |
| Vertex Shader | 5.0 |
| Sound Card | Directx 9.0x |
| Dedicated Video RAM | 1024 MB |
| Dual-analog gamepad | Recommended |
| Notes | Initial installation requires a one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include DirectX and Visual C++ Redistributable 2012. |
PC System Analysis For NBA 2K23 Requirements
1). Graphics Requirements
Running NBA 2K22 on a graphics card above the recommended specifications will allow you to achieve the highest levels of visual detail and the best frame rates. Reasonable frame rates can be beneficial when playing competitive games. A higher frame rate will reduce input lag, allowing you to react more quickly to events on screen.
2). CPU Requirements
Make sure you have, at the very least, an Intel Core i3-2100. It has shown faster real-world speed, better overclocking score despite being only two cores, and better value.
On the other hand, the recommended specs are an Intel Core i5-4430. Sports simulation games are CPU intensive because of the constant movement and dynamics in-game. For this reason, you should get the recommended specs.
3). Memory Requirements
The game requires at least 4 GB of RAM, whereas the recommended RAM is 8 GB. Having more than the recommended RAM level for a game will usually not yield much extra gaming performance. However, it may be helpful if your computer runs other applications in the background.
4). Storage Requirements
An SSD (Solid State Drive) will generally deliver faster game load times than an HDD with a fixed head. Having more than the recommended storage level available for a game will not improve your experience.
5). Operating System Requirements
The minimum and recommended specs say you should have a Windows 7, 8, or 10 64-bit operating system. Running an old operating system will usually mean you may have to install extra drivers and encounter unsupported game crashes.
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