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Need for Speed Rivals System Requirements

November 15, 2013Criterion Games80/100

Need for Speed Rivals pits players in high-stakes chases as either racers or law enforcement, marking the debut title from Ghost Games, a studio comprised of veterans from Criterion and DICE. The game features intense competition and open-world exploration.

Need for Speed Rivals Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core 2, NVIDIA GeForce 8800, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD 3870GPU Deals
DirectX
10
Storage
30 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 3.0 GHz or AMD FX-6350 3.9 GHzCPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or ATI Radeon HD 7870GPU Deals
DirectX
11
Storage
30 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Need for Speed Rivals

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Disable or reduce anti-aliasing to improve performance.

#3

Close background applications to free up RAM.

#4

Update your graphics drivers for optimal performance.

Need for Speed Rivals System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Need for Speed Rivals on a low-end PC?
Potentially, but performance will be limited. Meeting the *minimum* requirements (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz/AMD Athlon X2 2.8 GHz, NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3870, 4 GB RAM) is necessary to launch the game, but expect low settings and potentially unstable framerates. For a smoother experience, aim for the recommended specs.
What GPU do I need for Need for Speed Rivals?
At a minimum, you'll need an NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon HD 3870. However, for a more enjoyable experience with higher settings, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or ATI Radeon HD 7870 is recommended.
How much RAM does Need for Speed Rivals need?
Need for Speed Rivals requires at least 4 GB of RAM to run. For optimal performance, especially with higher graphics settings, 8 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Need for Speed Rivals run on integrated graphics?
It's unlikely that Need for Speed Rivals will run well, or at all, on integrated graphics. The minimum GPU requirements (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3870) are significantly more powerful than most integrated graphics solutions. You'll likely experience very low framerates or be unable to launch the game.
What is the best graphics settings for Need for Speed Rivals?
The 'best' settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the *recommended* specs, start with medium to high settings. If you only meet the *minimum* specs, begin with the lowest settings and gradually increase them until you find a balance between visual quality and performance. Pay close attention to anti-aliasing and shadow quality, as these can significantly impact framerate.
Need for Speed Rivals PC game cover art

Need for Speed Rivals Game Info

Developer

Criterion Games

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release Date

November 15, 2013

Platforms

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One

Genres

RacingAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative

Need for Speed Rivals Screenshots

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