Can I Run Need for Speed™ Payback?
Ghost Games · 2020
Set in the underworld of Fortune Valley, you and your crew were divided by betrayal and reunited by revenge to take down The House, a nefarious cartel that rules the city’s casinos, criminals and cops. In this corrupt gambler’s paradise, the stakes are high and The House always wins.
Can You Run Need for Speed™ Payback?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Need for Speed™ Payback’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Need for Speed™ Payback — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory | AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads | Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 7 or later | 64-bit Windows 10 or later |
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™ Payback 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™ Payback System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Need for Speed™ Payback, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 7 or later | 64-bit Windows 10 or later |
| Processor | Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads | Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory | AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB 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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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later Processor: Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later Processor: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Need for Speed™ Payback — FAQ
Can I run Need for Speed™ Payback?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Need for Speed™ Payback. 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™ Payback?+
Need for Speed™ Payback needs at least a Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads processor, a NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 7 or later.
Can Need for Speed™ Payback run without a graphics card?+
No — Need for Speed™ Payback is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory).
How much RAM does Need for Speed™ Payback need?+
Need for Speed™ Payback officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.