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Dirt Rally

Dirt Rally

80/100
141 ratings2015Easy to run

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1080p performance

Dirt Rally estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps840 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps886 fps720 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps975 fps780 fps634 fps
RTX 3080999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps896 fps717 fps583 fps
RTX 3070999 fps817 fps654 fps531 fps
RTX 4060923 fps738 fps591 fps480 fps
RTX 3060791 fps633 fps506 fps411 fps
GTX 1660 Super573 fps459 fps367 fps298 fps

1440p performance

Dirt Rally estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps848 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps981 fps797 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps969 fps775 fps630 fps
RTX 4070999 fps830 fps664 fps540 fps
RX 7800 XT914 fps732 fps585 fps476 fps
RTX 3080890 fps712 fps569 fps463 fps
RTX 4060 Ti840 fps672 fps538 fps437 fps
RTX 3070766 fps613 fps490 fps398 fps
RTX 4060692 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 3060593 fps475 fps380 fps308 fps
GTX 1660 Super430 fps344 fps275 fps224 fps

4K performance

Dirt Rally estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps886 fps709 fps576 fps
RTX 4090999 fps822 fps658 fps535 fps
RX 7900 XTX923 fps738 fps591 fps480 fps
RTX 5080870 fps696 fps557 fps452 fps
RTX 4080 Super817 fps654 fps523 fps425 fps
RTX 4070 Ti646 fps517 fps413 fps336 fps
RTX 4070554 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
RX 7800 XT488 fps390 fps312 fps254 fps
RTX 3080475 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 4060 Ti448 fps359 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 3070409 fps327 fps262 fps212 fps
RTX 4060369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 3060316 fps253 fps202 fps164 fps
GTX 1660 Super229 fps183 fps147 fps119 fps

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti

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Processor
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Intel Core i3-2130

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8 GB

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Genres

About

Dirt Rally is a hardcore racing simulation released in 2015 that focuses on authentic rally driving across tarmac and off-road stages. The game puts you in control of 17 different vehicles competing in timed events across real-world locations with dynamic weather conditions that affect handling and grip. Unlike arcade racing games, Dirt Rally demands precision and vehicle control, making it a favorite among simulation enthusiasts and competitive players.

From a performance perspective, Dirt Rally is quite accessible for most gaming PCs. The minimum GPU requirement is relatively modest, with entry-level graphics cards capable of running the game smoothly. You'll achieve solid FPS on budget hardware, though for competitive racing at higher graphics settings, a mid-range GPU is recommended. The game scales well across different performance tiers, allowing you to dial in your preferred balance between visual quality and frame rates.

With an 81/100 rating, Dirt Rally is worth playing if you enjoy racing sims and want a genuine challenge that rewards skill and precision. The FIA World Rallycross partnership and deep simulation mechanics make it stand out in the genre, though it's best suited for players who appreciate demanding, technical gameplay over casual racing fun.

Performance profile

Released in December 2015, Dirt Rally sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Simulation titles like Dirt Rally are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Dirt Rally; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

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