Project CARS System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Project CARS
Developer:
Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher:
Bandai Namco Entertainment, Slightly Mad Studios
Release date:
8 May 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.8 / 5 (47 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.9 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Project CARS system requirements for PC

To run Project CARS, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 260, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GT 610. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Quad Q8400 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an FX-8350 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770
Pass CPU:
2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940
Pass RAM:
4Gb RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista, Windows 7 with latest Service Packs
DirectX:
Version 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series
Pass CPU:
3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
Pass RAM:
8Gb RAM
File size:
25 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 with latest Service Packs
DirectX:
Version 11

Project CARS performance on your PC


Project CARS performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GT 610
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 54.7x faster than GeForce GT 610. Your graphics card can run Project CARS at recommended settings according to Slightly Mad Studios.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Project CARS 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
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130

Project CARS performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
FX-8350

Core i5-12400 is 3.3x faster than FX-8350. Your CPU can run Project CARS at recommended settings according to Slightly Mad Studios.


FAQ

When was Project CARS released?
Project CARS was released on 8 May 2015.
How much RAM do I need for Project CARS?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Project CARS. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Project CARS?
Project CARS occupies about 25 GB of disk space.
Is Project CARS a demanding game?
Project CARS is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.9 out of 10.

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