Need for Speed Unbound System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Need for Speed Unbound
Developer:
Criterion Games
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
2 December 2022 (1 year ago)
User score:
3.9 / 5 (254 votes)
Hardware demand level:
5.4 / 10 - steadily demanding
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Official Need for Speed Unbound system requirements for PC

To run Need for Speed Unbound, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 5700. As for your CPU, an Core i5-8600 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti
Pass CPU:
Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Radeon RX 5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
Pass CPU:
Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 12

Need for Speed Unbound performance on your PC

Need for Speed Unbound performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 5700
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.2x faster than Radeon RX 5700. Your graphics card can run Need for Speed Unbound at recommended settings according to Criterion Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Need for Speed Unbound 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 / 1080p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
100−110
high settings / 1080p
80−85
ultra settings / 1080p
70−75
QHD / 1440p
50−55
4K / 2160p
30−33
4K DLSS / 2160p
50−55

Need for Speed Unbound performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700

Core i5-12400 is 1.5x faster than Core i7-8700. Your CPU can run Need for Speed Unbound at recommended settings according to Criterion Games.

FAQ

When was Need for Speed Unbound released?
Need for Speed Unbound was released on 2 December 2022.
How much RAM do I need for Need for Speed Unbound?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Need for Speed Unbound. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Need for Speed Unbound?
Need for Speed Unbound occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is Need for Speed Unbound a demanding game?
Need for Speed Unbound is a steadily demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 5.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.9 254 votes

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