Can I run iRacing?
60 FPS at 1080p High: RTX 5050 or faster (est.). Check your PC ↓
To run iRacing at about 60 FPS on 1080p High you need at least an RTX 5050 with a Core i7-11700K and 16 GB RAM. That card is still sold new, so it is also the one we suggest buying. At 1440p High, an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the slowest card still sold new that reaches about 60 FPS. Check your own PC below: estimated FPS at every setting, the official requirements and what to upgrade.
Updated · How we estimate
iRacing system requirements
To run iRacing you need at least GTX 1070 or RX 5600 XT, Core i5-6600K or Core i7-4790K, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of storage.
How heavy 4 of 5: Heavy From the publisher's recommended graphics card.
| Part | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64-Bit | Windows 11 64-Bit |
| Processor | 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Graphics | A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage size | 25 GB | 100 GB |
| Storage type | — | — |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Target | — | — |
| Notes | — | — |
Parts named above: GTX 1070, RX 5600 XT, RTX 2080 Ti, Radeon VII, Core i5-6600K, Core i7-4790K, Core i7-14700K, Ryzen 7 9700X, Ryzen 9 9900X.
Minimum for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High (est.): RTX 5050 graphics, Core i7-11700K processor and 16 GB RAM. That card is still sold new, so it is also the one we suggest buying.
Can it run on…?
- 4 GB RAM
- No: below the minimum (16 GB)
- 8 GB RAM
- No: below the minimum (16 GB)
- 16 GB RAM
- Yes, the minimum (recommended: 32 GB)
- A gaming laptop
- Yes, from about an RTX 4070 Laptop for 60 FPS at 1080p High (est.)
- Integrated graphics (no graphics card)
- Not well: about 8 FPS at 1080p Low on Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics with 8 GB RAM (est.)
- Steam Deck
- Not well: about 26 FPS at 800p Low (est.)
- Hard drive (HDD) or SSD
- The publisher doesn't say; an SSD loads faster
- Processor- or graphics-heavy?
- Heavy on both the processor and the graphics card
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- Slowest card for 60 FPS (est.)
- RTX 5050
- Suggested card to buy
- RTX 5050
- Suggested laptop GPU
- RTX 4070 Laptop
- Slowest processor for 60 FPS (est.)
- Core i7-11700K
- Slowest card for 30 FPS, Low (est.)
- Arc A380
- RAM
- 16 GB
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On Windows: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc and open Performance. CPU shows your processor, GPU your graphics card (a laptop may show two: pick the NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon RX one) and Memory your RAM. Or press Windows + R, type dxdiag and press Enter: the System tab lists the processor and memory, the Display tab the graphics card. Settings > System > About also shows the processor and installed RAM.
On a laptop: pick your laptop's own graphics chip (for example "RTX 4060 Laptop") and its processor; laptop processors are in the list too. Laptop parts run at lower power than desktop ones, so your real FPS can be a little lower.
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Playable: about 35 FPS in iRacing at 1080p High (estimated).
This is an example PC (Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Super, 16 GB), not yours: it gets about 35 FPS in iRacing at 1080p High (estimated). Choose your parts or use Detect my PC to see your own result. It won't hold 60 FPS. Best playable setting: High settings at 1080p (35 FPS).
6 GB may stutter at High 1080p; use Low textures. Estimate: about 8 GB needed, from the official requirements. How much VRAM do you need?
Estimated FPS at every setting
Average FPS on your PC. The ringed box marked "best" is the best setting that holds 30 FPS (playable); the dashed box is the result above.
4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy 20–29 · Won't run well under 20 · What is a good FPS?
Rough estimate The official recommended specs (RTX 2080 Ti or Radeon VII, an 8-core processor, 32 GB) are aimed at high-end setups such as VR or several screens, so estimates for one 1080p screen may be on the low side.
Your parts vs this game
Meets the minimum requirements, not the recommended ones
Our estimate for this PC: about 35 FPS at 1080p High (playable).
Shown, not checked: Storage 100 GB · DirectX 11.
What to do next
Upgrade advice
To reach 60 FPS at 1080p High, upgrade the graphics card to an RTX 5050 or better, then after that the Ryzen 5 3600 becomes the limit, so plan a CPU upgrade too.
See the RTX 5050: estimated FPS in every game
Find the best upgrade for this PC and iRacing
Want higher FPS in iRacing?
The slowest graphics cards still sold new that reach about 60 FPS at High settings in our estimates, with a Core i7-11700K and 16 GB of RAM. A faster card gives more headroom.
- 1080p High: RTX 5050, about 60 FPSRTX 5050: check price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
- 1440p High: RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, about 59 FPSRTX 5060 Ti 16GB: check price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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iRacing at a glance
iRacing is a racing game that came out on PC on August 26, 2008. The recommended graphics listed by the Steam store page: Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII). It asks for 32 GB of RAM (minimum 16 GB).
Our estimate: the minimum for a steady 60 FPS at 1080p High is an RTX 5050, and an Arc A380 holds around 30 FPS on Low. That card is still sold new, so it is also the one we suggest buying. The game is heavy on the processor; a Core i7-11700K or better keeps up with 60 FPS. On basic Intel UHD 630 graphics expect only about 4 FPS on Low, so a dedicated graphics card makes a big difference.
iRacing FPS by graphics card
Estimated average FPS with a Core i7-11700K and 16 GB RAM. Highlighted: the minimum card for 60 FPS on High (RTX 5050). Cells that stop at 60 FPS are held back by the Core i7-11700K, not the graphics card.
| Graphics card | 1080p Low | 1080p High | 1440p High | 4K High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHD 630 | 4 | 3 | 2 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1050 Ti | 20† | 14† | 8† | Not recommended |
| Radeon 780M | 22 | 15 | 9 | Not recommended |
| GTX 1650 | 34† | 23† | 10† | Not recommended |
| GTX 1060 6GB | 35 | 24† | 15† | 5† |
| GTX 1660 Super | 51 | 35† | 21† | 8† |
| RTX 2060 | 59 | 40† | 26† | 9† |
| RX 6600 | 60 | 46 | 29† | 10† |
| RTX 3060 | 60 | 53 | 35 | 13 |
| RX 7600 | 60 | 58 | 37† | 13† |
| RTX 5050 | 60 | 60 | 38† | 14† |
| RTX 4060 | 60 | 60 | 39† | 14† |
| RTX 3070 | 60 | 60 | 50† | 20† |
| RTX 4070 Super | 60 | 60 | 60 | 30 |
| RX 7900 XTX | 60 | 60 | 60 | 43 |
| RTX 4090 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 51 |
Smooth 60+ FPS · Playable 30–59 · Choppy 20–29 · Won't run well under 20 · What is a good FPS?
† Cards with less video memory than the setting needs may stutter there (estimate). Lower the textures. How much VRAM do you need?
4K is marked not recommended for integrated graphics and cards with 4 GB of video memory or less. 4K results for cards with 8 GB or less VRAM are often limited by video memory.
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
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iRacing on gaming laptops
Estimated FPS at 1080p with common laptop graphics at a typical power limit (TGP), Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. Thin laptops with a low power limit can be noticeably slower.
| Laptop graphics | 1080p Medium | 1080p High |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 780M | 17 | 15 |
| RTX 3050 Laptop | 32 | 28 |
| RTX 4050 Laptop | 51 | 44 |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 56 | 56 |
| RTX 5060 Laptop | 56 | 56 |
| RTX 4070 Laptop | 56 | 56 |
| RTX 5070 Laptop | 56 | 56 |
| RTX 4080 Laptop | 56 | 56 |
Suggested laptop GPU for 60 FPS at 1080p High: RTX 4070 Laptop. All laptop GPUs ranked
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
iRacing on Steam Deck and handhelds
Estimated FPS on popular handhelds at their typical power mode, upscaling off.
| Handheld | 800p Low | 800p Medium | 1080p Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Xbox Ally | 25 | 20 | 15 |
| Steam Deck | 26 | 21 | 15 |
| ROG Ally | 36 | 29 | 21 |
| ROG Ally X | 39 | 31 | 23 |
| Legion Go 2 | 41 | 33 | 24 |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 44 | 35 | 26 |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 47 | 37 | 27 |
Estimated FPS. Numbers come from the FPSVibe model, not measured benchmarks. How we estimate
Best iRacing settings for your PC
- Budget PC (GTX 1650 + Ryzen 5 5600): Low settings at 1080p for about 34 FPS (won't hold 60). 1080p High: about 23 FPS.
- Mid-range PC (RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600): High settings at 1440p for about 35 FPS (won't hold 60). 1080p High: about 53 FPS.
- High-end PC (RTX 4070 Super + Ryzen 5 5600): High settings at 4K for about 30 FPS (won't hold 60). 1080p High: about 56 FPS.
Not sure what's in your PC? Use Detect my PC in the tool above, or open the FPS calculator.
iRacing FAQs
Can I run iRacing on a GTX 1650?
Estimated: about 34 FPS on Low and 23 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. It's playable on Low settings.
Can I run iRacing on a GTX 1660 Super?
Estimated: about 51 FPS on Low and 35 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. It's playable on Low settings.
Can I run iRacing on a RTX 3060?
Estimated: about 56 FPS on Low and 53 FPS on High at 1080p with a Ryzen 5 5600 and 16 GB RAM. It's playable on Low settings.
What graphics card do I need for iRacing?
With a Core i7-11700K, our model puts an RTX 5050 or faster at about 60 FPS on 1080p High (estimate); for 30 FPS on Low, an Arc A380 is enough. That card is still sold new, so it is also the one we suggest buying. At 1440p High, an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the slowest card still sold new that reaches about 60 FPS.
How much RAM does iRacing need?
Minimum 16 GB, recommended 32 GB (official). Below 16 GB, expect a noticeable FPS drop and stutter in our model.
Can I run iRacing with 8GB RAM?
Not officially: iRacing lists 16 GB as its minimum. In our model 8 GB costs FPS: about 39 FPS instead of 56 with 16 GB, on an RTX 5050 at 1080p High (estimate).
Can I run iRacing on a laptop?
Yes, on a gaming laptop: our model puts an RTX 4070 Laptop at a typical power limit at about 60 FPS on 1080p High. Thin laptops with a low power limit are slower.
Can I run iRacing without a graphics card?
Only on the graphics built into the processor (integrated graphics). Estimated on Low at 1080p: about 22 FPS on Radeon 780M (recent AMD laptops and handhelds) and 4 FPS on Intel UHD 630. A dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended.
What are the minimum requirements for iRacing?
Minimum PC requirements according to the Steam store page: processor: 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G; graphics: A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT; RAM: 16 GB.
What are the recommended requirements for iRacing?
Recommended PC requirements according to the Steam store page: processor: 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X; graphics: Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII); RAM: 32 GB.
How much storage does iRacing need?
About 100 GB of free space, according to its Steam store page.
Can iRacing run on the Steam Deck?
Not well: about 26 FPS at 800p Low (est.)
Is iRacing heavy on the processor or the graphics card?
Heavy on both the processor and the graphics card