Can I Run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?
Criterion Games · 2010
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.0 GHZ or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHZ; 1.5 GB Windows® XP / 2 GB ") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?
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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX® 9.0c Compatible 3D-accelerated 256 MB video card with Shader Model 3.0* or higher | Not listed |
| 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® | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1.5 GB | Not listed |
| 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.) | Not listed |
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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* or higher |
| Storage | 8 GB free hard disk space. Additional space required for DirectX 9.0c installation and for saved games |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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* or higher Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c Compatible Sound Card DVD-ROM: 8X speed DVD-ROM drive (Disc Users only) Online Gameplay: Broadband connection for online activation and online gameplay - 512 Kbps or faster Direct X®: DirectX 9.0c
Source: Steam
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit — FAQ
Can I run Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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* or higher graphics card, 1.5 GB 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?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit need?+
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit officially requires a minimum of 1.5 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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