PC requirements
Need for Speed: Heat System Requirements
Need for Speed: Heat needs at least FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent, 8 GB RAM and AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent, 16 GB RAM and AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent | Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent | AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Need for Speed: Heat on PC
Can my PC run Need for Speed: Heat?
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 Need for Speed: Heat need?
50 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.