PC requirements
Need for Speed System Requirements
Need for Speed needs at least Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads, 6 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-4690 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64-bit Windows 7 or later | 64-bit Windows 7 or later |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads | Intel Core i5-4690 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 30 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Need for Speed on PC
Can my PC run Need for Speed?
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 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.