About iRacing
iRacing was released on January 12, 2015. Steam files it under Massively Multiplayer, Racing and Simulation. It needs 25 GB of free storage.
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iRacing system requirements
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iRacing needs at least A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT and 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G, 16 GB of RAM and 25 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 5060 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run iRacing
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT | 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | 16 GB |
| Recommended | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) | 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 | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 5060 or better | Core i7-14700 or better | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 3080 or better | Core i7-14700 or better | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4090 or better | Core i7-14700 or better | 32 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in iRacing
The publisher's minimum for iRacing is A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT with 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G, and the recommended hardware is Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 5060 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 3080 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4090 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Racing and sports games reward a steady frame rate over pretty settings. Cap the frame rate at your monitor's refresh rate and lower shadow and reflection quality if it dips in crowded scenes.
Best graphics card for iRacing
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 137 fps | Ultra 99 fps | High 76 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 61 fps | High 61 fps | Low 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 108 fps | Ultra 78 fps | High 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 62 fps | High 62 fps | Low 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Medium 71 fps | Low 70 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 60 fps | High 60 fps | Low 63 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Low 79 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Low 61 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 76 fps | High 76 fps | Low 80 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High 81 fps | Medium 81 fps | Low 61 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Low 73 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Medium 78 fps | Low 76 fps | Under 60 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 16 GB, recommended 32 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i7-14700 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about iRacing
What are the minimum system requirements for iRacing?
Minimum: 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G, A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT, 16 GB of memory, 25 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for iRacing?
Recommended: 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, Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII), 32 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run iRacing at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 5060 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 3080 for 1440p.
How much RAM does iRacing need?
The minimum is 16 GB and the recommendation is 32 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does iRacing need?
About 25 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run iRacing?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 42 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Playable.
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