Project CARS 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Project CARS 3
Developer:
Slightly Mad Studios
Publisher:
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Release date:
28 August 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
4.8 / 5 (286 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.9 / 10 - steadily demanding

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Official Project CARS 3 system requirements for PC

To run Project CARS 3, 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 5700. 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 i7-8700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

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

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia RTX 2070 or AMD RX 5700
Pass CPU:
Intel i7 8700k or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 11

Project CARS 3 performance on your PC


Project CARS 3 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
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.2x faster than Radeon RX 5700. Your graphics card can run Project CARS 3 at recommended settings according to Slightly Mad Studios.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Project CARS 3 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
170−180
medium settings / 1080p
170−180

Project CARS 3 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700K

Core i5-12400 is 1.4x faster than Core i7-8700K. Your CPU can run Project CARS 3 at recommended settings according to Slightly Mad Studios.


FAQ

When was Project CARS 3 released?
Project CARS 3 was released on 28 August 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Project CARS 3?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Project CARS 3. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Project CARS 3?
Project CARS 3 occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is Project CARS 3 a demanding game?
Project CARS 3 is a steadily demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.9 out of 10.

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