Need for Speed: Most Wanted System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Developer:
EA Black Box
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
15 November 2005 (19 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (733 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Need for Speed: Most Wanted system requirements for PC

To run Need for Speed: Most Wanted, you'll need at least 256 MB of RAM and 3 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 7570, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon 9800 XT. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 1.80 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4 630 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Video card with 32 MB or more memory and one of these chipsets is required: ATI Radeon 7500 or greater; ATI Radeon Xpress 200; NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/GTS or greater; Intel 950/i915g; S3 GammaChrome S18 Pro
Pass CPU:
1.4 GHz or faster
Pass RAM:
256 MB or more
File size:
3 GB or more free space
Operating system:
Windows XP or 2000
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Atleast an NVidia 5900 or ATi 9800 with 256mb of video memory
Pass CPU:
3 Ghz or faster
Pass RAM:
Atleast 1 GB
File size:
3 GB or more free space
Operating system:
Windows XP
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

Need for Speed: Most Wanted performance on your PC

Need for Speed: Most Wanted performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon 9800 XT
30 fps @ low
1024×768

GeForce RTX 3060 is 295.3x faster than Radeon 9800 XT. Your GPU can run Need for Speed: Most Wanted at recommended settings.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Need for Speed: Most Wanted FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
60−65
medium settings / 768p
60−65
high settings / 768p
60−65
ultra settings / 1080p
55−60

Need for Speed: Most Wanted performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium 4 630

Core i5-12400 is 71.6x faster than Pentium 4 630. Your CPU can run Need for Speed: Most Wanted at recommended settings.

FAQ

When was Need for Speed: Most Wanted released?
Need for Speed: Most Wanted was released on 15 November 2005.
How much RAM do I need for Need for Speed: Most Wanted?
You need a minimum of 256 MB RAM for Need for Speed: Most Wanted. Yet, 1 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Need for Speed: Most Wanted?
Need for Speed: Most Wanted occupies about 3 GB of disk space.
Is Need for Speed: Most Wanted a demanding game?
Need for Speed: Most Wanted is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

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4.4 733 votes

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