Can I Run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?
Criterion Games · 2010
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit launches you into a new open-world landscape behind the wheel of the world's fastest and most beautiful cars. From Criterion, the award-winning studio behind the Burnout series, Hot Pursuit will redefine racing games for a whole new generation.
Can You Run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* | DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP 64-bit SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.) | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP 64-bit SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.) |
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: Hot Pursuit is a demanding racing game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 97 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 44 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 184 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–48 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–105 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~165–200 FPS
Excellent
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Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP 64-bit SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.) |
| Processor | Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® |
| Memory | 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7) |
| Graphics | DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* |
| Storage | 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP SP3, Windows XP 64-bit SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.) Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® Memory: 1GB (XP), 1.5GB (Vista), 1.5 GB (Windows 7) Hard Disk Space: 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games Video Card: DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0*
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit — FAQ
Can I run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit. Budget GPUs get about 44 FPS and high-end GPUs around 184 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: Hot Pursuit?+
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit needs at least a Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB Windows Vista® - Windows 7® processor, a DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games of storage, running Windows XP SP3, Windows XP 64-bit SP2, Windows Vista SP2 (32- or 64-bit), or Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit). (Not Supported - Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000 are not supported.).
Can Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit run without a graphics card?+
No — Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0*).
How much RAM does Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit need?+
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 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.