Can I Run Project CARS?
Slightly Mad Studios · 2015
THE ULTIMATE DRIVER JOURNEY delivers the soul of motor racing in the world’s most beautiful, authentic, and technically-advanced racing game.
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.
| 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.
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? →Project CARS is a demanding racing game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 97 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 44 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 184 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–48 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–105 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~165–200 FPS
Excellent
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Project CARS System Requirements
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:
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Project CARS — FAQ
Can I run Project CARS?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in Project CARS. Budget GPUs get about 44 FPS and high-end GPUs around 184 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 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, 4GB 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?+
No — Project CARS is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770).
How much RAM does Project CARS need?+
Project CARS officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.