Can I Run Need for Speed Undercover?
EA Black Box · 2008
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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 Undercover 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 Undercover, 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 Undercover
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 Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Need for Speed Undercover, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 128 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 Undercover
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets Need for Speed Undercover's minimum
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 | 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 | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Pentium® 4 or equivalent, 3.0 GHz or faster | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista | Not listed |
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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 |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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 AVAILABLE PER GAME. EA ONLINE TERMS CONDITIONS AND FEATURE UPDATES CAN BE FOUND AT . YOU MUST BE 13+ TO REGISTER WITH EA ONLINE. EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON .
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Need for Speed Undercover — FAQ
Can I run Need for Speed Undercover?+
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 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, 1 GB of RAM, 6.0 GB free space of storage, running Microsoft Windows® Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista.
Can Need for Speed Undercover 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 Undercover need?+
Need for Speed Undercover officially requires a minimum of 1 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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