Project CARS 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Project CARS 2
Developer:
Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher:
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release date:
22 September 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.8 / 5 (30 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.9 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Project CARS 2 system requirements for PC

To run Project CARS 2, 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 680, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 480. As for your CPU, an Core i5-3450 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-6700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 680 or equivalent
Pass CPU:
3.5 GHz Intel Core i5-3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 (+ specific versions of 7)
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX 480
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-6700k
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 11

Project CARS 2 performance on your PC

Project CARS 2 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 480
30 fps @ low
1366×768

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.0x faster than Radeon RX 480. Your graphics card can run Project CARS 2 at recommended settings according to Slightly Mad Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Project CARS 2 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 / 1080p
60−65

Project CARS 2 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-6700K

Core i5-12400 is 2.2x faster than Core i7-6700K. Your CPU can run Project CARS 2 at recommended settings according to Slightly Mad Studios.

FAQ

When was Project CARS 2 released?
Project CARS 2 was released on 22 September 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Project CARS 2?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Project CARS 2. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Project CARS 2?
Project CARS 2 occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is Project CARS 2 a demanding game?
Project CARS 2 is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.9 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.8 30 votes

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