PC requirements
Need for Speed: Most Wanted System Requirements
Need for Speed: Most Wanted needs at least 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ or Althon X2 2.7 GHz), 2 GB RAM and DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON 3000, 4000, 5000 OR 6000 series, with ATI RADEON 3870 or higher performance) graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad-Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 or ATI RADEON 6950) graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista (Service Pack 2 and all available windows updates) 32-bit | Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 and all available windows updates) 64-bit |
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ or Althon X2 2.7 GHz) | Quad-Core CPU |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI RADEON 3000, 4000, 5000 OR 6000 series, with ATI RADEON 3870 or higher performance) | DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 560 or ATI RADEON 6950) |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible |
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Running Need for Speed: Most Wanted on PC
Can my PC run Need for Speed: Most Wanted?
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: Most Wanted need?
20 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.