Can I Run Project CARS?
Slightly Mad Studios · 2015
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Project CARS averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 131 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Project CARS, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~120–145 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Project CARS
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 averages about 60 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Project CARS recommends an FX-8350 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Project CARS, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Project CARS
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Project CARS?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Project CARS’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Project CARS — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 | GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 | 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista, Windows 7 with latest Service Packs | Windows 7 with latest Service Packs |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Project CARS, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista, Windows 7 with latest Service Packs | Windows 7 with latest Service Packs |
| Processor | 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 | 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 | GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7 with latest Service Packs Processor: 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Additional Notes: For racing wheel support check:
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 with latest Service Packs Processor: 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card Additional Notes: For racing wheel support check:
Source: Steam
Project CARS — FAQ
Can I run Project CARS?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS 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 Project CARS?+
Project CARS needs at least a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940 processor, a nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista, Windows 7 with latest Service Packs.
Can Project CARS run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 60 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 95 FPS.
How much RAM does Project CARS need?+
Project CARS officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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