Can I run Need for Speed Heat?
Official Need for Speed Heat system requirements, player reports on Need for Speed Heat performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- FX-6350 or Equivalent; Core i5-3570 or Equivalent
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD: Radeon 7970/Radeon R9 280x or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 760 or Equivalent
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Processor
- Ryzen 3 1300X or Equivalent; Core i7-4790 or Equivalent
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD: Radeon RX 480 or Equivalent; NVIDIA: GeForce GTX 1060 or Equivalent
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 50 GB available space
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection
What players say about performance
The game generally runs smoothly on decent hardware, with some reports of poor optimization leading to FPS drops and stuttering, especially on older systems.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Poor optimization causing FPS drops and stutters
- High CPU usage and overheating in some cases
- Texture pop-in and lack of anisotropic filtering impacts visuals
- Performance issues with pre-rendered cutscenes, especially on Intel CPUs
What runs it well
- Game runs smoothly with high-end hardware like GTX 1080Ti at max settings
- 60fps is achievable with appropriate settings on some systems
- Game can run well on lower-end hardware if settings are reduced
- Performance can be improved with certain configuration tweaks
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.