Can I Run Need for Speed Undercover?
EA Black Box · 2008
You never thought it would turn out like this. An all-out chase where you're the hunted. And the hunter. Now you must get behind the wheel and risk everything to infiltrate a ruthless international crime syndicate and take them down.
Can You Run Need for Speed Undercover?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Need for Speed Undercover’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Need for Speed Undercover — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 128 MB or more, NVIDIA GeForce (6600 or better); ATI Radeon (9500 or better); Intel G45 Express Chipset Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers | 128 MB or more, NVIDIA GeForce (6600 or better); ATI Radeon (9500 or better); Intel G45 Express Chipset Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster | Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista | Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista |
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 Undercover is a demanding action game from 2008. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Need for Speed Undercover System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Need for Speed Undercover, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista |
| Processor | Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster |
| Memory | 5XP: 512 MB RAM / Vista: 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB or more, NVIDIA GeForce (6600 or better); ATI Radeon (9500 or better); Intel G45 Express Chipset Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers |
| Storage | 6.0 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS AVA |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista Processor: Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster Memory: 5XP: 512 MB RAM / Vista: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 128 MB or more, NVIDIA GeForce (6600 or better); ATI Radeon (9500 or better); Intel G45 Express Chipset Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers Hard Drive: 6.0 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS AVA
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Need for Speed Undercover — FAQ
Can I run Need for Speed Undercover?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Need for Speed Undercover. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 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 Undercover?+
Need for Speed Undercover needs at least a Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster processor, a 128 MB or more, NVIDIA GeForce (6600 or better); ATI Radeon (9500 or better); Intel G45 Express Chipset Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 6.0 GB free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card INTERNET CONNECTION, ONLINE AUTHENTICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY. TO ACCESS ONLINE FEATURES, YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE. ONLY ONE REGISTRATION IS AVA of storage, running Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista.
Can Need for Speed Undercover run without a graphics card?+
No — Need for Speed Undercover is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 128 MB or more, NVIDIA GeForce (6600 or better); ATI Radeon (9500 or better); Intel G45 Express Chipset Drivers: DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers).
How much RAM does Need for Speed Undercover need?+
Need for Speed Undercover 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.