PC requirements
Need for Speed: Rivals System Requirements
Need for Speed: Rivals needs at least Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or AMD 2.8 GHz Athlon X2, 4 GB RAM and AMD Radeon 3870 512 MB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance; Intel HD 4000 Integrated 512 MB or higher performance graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU, 8 GB RAM and AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) 32-Bit | Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) |
| Processor | Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or AMD 2.8 GHz Athlon X2 | Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 3870 512 MB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance; Intel HD 4000 Integrated 512 MB or higher performance | AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible | DirectX 11 compatible |
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Quick answers
Running Need for Speed: Rivals on PC
Can my PC run Need for Speed: Rivals?
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: Rivals need?
30 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.