Need for Speed (2015) System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Need for Speed (2015)
Developer:
Criterion Games, EA Black Box, Ghost Games
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
15 March 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (335 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.1 / 10 - moderately demanding
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Official Need for Speed (2015) system requirements for PC

To run Need for Speed (2015), you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 750 Ti, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 290. As for your CPU, an Core i3-4130 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-4690 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-4130 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
Pass RAM:
6GB RAM
File size:
30 GB free space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7 or later
DirectX:
11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB, AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-4690 or equivalent with 4 hardware threads
Pass RAM:
8GB RAM
File size:
30 GB free space
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 7 or later
DirectX:
11

Need for Speed (2015) performance on your PC

Need for Speed (2015) performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 290
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.1x faster than Radeon R9 290. Your graphics card can run Need for Speed (2015) at recommended settings according to Criterion Games, EA Black Box, Ghost Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Need for Speed (2015) 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
240−250
medium settings / 1080p
240−250
high settings / 1080p
240−250
ultra settings / 1080p
240−250
4K / 2160p
240−250

Need for Speed (2015) performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-4690

Core i5-12400 is 3.5x faster than Core i5-4690. Your CPU can run Need for Speed (2015) at recommended settings according to Criterion Games, EA Black Box, Ghost Games.

FAQ

When was Need for Speed (2015) released?
Need for Speed (2015) was released on 15 March 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Need for Speed (2015)?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Need for Speed (2015). Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Need for Speed (2015)?
Need for Speed (2015) occupies about 30 GB of disk space.
Is Need for Speed (2015) a demanding game?
Need for Speed (2015) is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.0 335 votes

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