Can I Run Need for Speed™ Heat?
Ghost Games · 2020
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed™ Heat Deluxe Edition, a white-knuckle street racer, where the lines of the law fade as the sun starts to set.
Can You Run Need for Speed™ Heat?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Need for Speed™ Heat’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Need for Speed™ Heat — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 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 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent | Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Need for Speed™ Heat is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Need for Speed™ Heat System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Need for Speed™ Heat, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 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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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 50 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 50 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Need for Speed™ Heat — FAQ
Can I run Need for Speed™ Heat?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Need for Speed™ Heat. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Need for Speed™ Heat?+
Need for Speed™ Heat needs at least a FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent processor, a AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 50 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can Need for Speed™ Heat run without a graphics card?+
No — Need for Speed™ Heat is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent).
How much RAM does Need for Speed™ Heat need?+
Need for Speed™ Heat officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.