Dirt Showdown System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Dirt Showdown
Developer:
Codemasters Racing Studio
Publisher:
Codemasters
Release date:
15 May 2012 (12 years ago)
User score:
3.7 / 5 (3 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.6 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Dirt Showdown system requirements for PC

To run Dirt Showdown, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 15 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8400 SE, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 5870. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 940 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-2610UE or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD HD2000 Series, Nvidia 8000 Series, Intel HD Graphics 2500, AMD Fusion A4
Pass CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 x2 or Intel Pentium D @3.2Ghz
Pass RAM:
2 GB RAM
File size:
15 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows Vista or Windows 7
DirectX:
11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD HD5870 or Nvidia GeForce 470GTX
Pass CPU:
AMD Bulldozer or Intel Core i7
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
15 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows Vista or Windows 7 64 bit
DirectX:
11

Dirt Showdown performance on your PC

Dirt Showdown performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 5870
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1366×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 7.7x faster than Radeon HD 5870. Your graphics card can run Dirt Showdown at recommended settings according to Codemasters Racing Studio.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Dirt Showdown 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
140−150
medium settings / 768p
140−150
high settings / 768p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
80−85

Dirt Showdown performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-2610UE

Core i5-12400 is 12.7x faster than Core i7-2610UE. Your CPU can run Dirt Showdown at recommended settings according to Codemasters Racing Studio.

FAQ

When was Dirt Showdown released?
Dirt Showdown was released on 15 May 2012.
How much RAM do I need for Dirt Showdown?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Dirt Showdown. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Dirt Showdown?
Dirt Showdown occupies about 15 GB of disk space.
Is Dirt Showdown a demanding game?
Dirt Showdown is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.6 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.7 3 votes

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