What GPU do I need to run F-Zero GX?

The minimum GPU requirement for F-Zero GX is Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for F-Zero GX?

The minimum system requirements for F-Zero GX are: CPU: Intel Core i3-8100, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play F-Zero GX at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in F-Zero GX at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

F-Zero GX

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86 ratings2003Easy to run

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1080p performance

F-Zero GX estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	976 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	876 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	826 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	954 fps	775 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	943 fps	754 fps	613 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	808 fps	647 fps	525 fps
RX 7800 XT	890 fps	712 fps	570 fps	463 fps
RTX 3080	866 fps	693 fps	554 fps	450 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	818 fps	654 fps	523 fps	425 fps
RTX 3070	746 fps	597 fps	477 fps	388 fps
RTX 4060	674 fps	539 fps	431 fps	350 fps
RTX 3060	577 fps	462 fps	369 fps	300 fps
GTX 1660 Super	419 fps	335 fps	268 fps	218 fps

1440p performance

F-Zero GX estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	970 fps	788 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	901 fps	732 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	808 fps	657 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	953 fps	762 fps	619 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	895 fps	716 fps	582 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	884 fps	707 fps	566 fps	460 fps
RTX 4070	758 fps	606 fps	485 fps	394 fps
RX 7800 XT	667 fps	534 fps	427 fps	347 fps
RTX 3080	649 fps	520 fps	416 fps	338 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	613 fps	491 fps	393 fps	319 fps
RTX 3070	559 fps	447 fps	358 fps	291 fps
RTX 4060	505 fps	404 fps	323 fps	263 fps
RTX 3060	433 fps	346 fps	277 fps	225 fps
GTX 1660 Super	314 fps	251 fps	201 fps	163 fps

4K performance

F-Zero GX estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	808 fps	647 fps	517 fps	420 fps
RTX 4090	750 fps	600 fps	480 fps	390 fps
RX 7900 XTX	674 fps	539 fps	431 fps	350 fps
RTX 5080	635 fps	508 fps	406 fps	330 fps
RTX 4080 Super	597 fps	477 fps	382 fps	310 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	471 fps	377 fps	302 fps	245 fps
RTX 4070	404 fps	323 fps	259 fps	210 fps
RX 7800 XT	356 fps	285 fps	228 fps	185 fps
RTX 3080	346 fps	277 fps	222 fps	180 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	327 fps	262 fps	209 fps	170 fps
RTX 3070	298 fps	239 fps	191 fps	155 fps
RTX 4060	269 fps	216 fps	172 fps	140 fps
RTX 3060	231 fps	185 fps	148 fps	120 fps
GTX 1660 Super	167 fps	134 fps	107 fps	87 fps

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About

F-Zero GX, released in 2003, is a high-octane racing game that continues the legacy of the F-Zero series with its intense and challenging gameplay. As the fourth installment, it emphasizes lightning-fast speeds and meticulous track memorization, making it a standout title in the racing genre. The game adds a unique "Story Mode," blending traditional racing mechanics with narrative elements, providing players with an engaging experience beyond simple laps.

In terms of PC performance, F-Zero GX is relatively accessible, requiring an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1559 to achieve playable frame rates. Gamers looking to enjoy smooth gameplay should consider hardware that meets or exceeds the recommended specifications: a minimum CPU score of 606 and at least 4 GB of RAM. For optimal FPS, players may explore mid-tier GPUs to ensure a responsive and visually appealing experience, tailoring graphics settings to strike a balance between performance and visual fidelity.

If you're a fan of high-speed racing games, F-Zero GX is definitely worth playing, given its solid 80/100 rating. Its blend of challenging gameplay and engaging story elements make it a memorable title for both casual gamers and racing enthusiasts alike.

Performance profile

Released in July 2003, F-Zero GX comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Extremely light — F-Zero GX runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

The story starts out with Black Shadow driving down a highway after losing a Grand Prix. Deathborn catches up to him and gives him one more chance to succeed but says it's the only other chance he'll get. F-Zero GX's story mode continues with Falcon training for the Grand Prix, followed by racing his rival, Samurai Goroh, in a desert canyon and being forced to enter the bet race under the disguise of 'Famicom' (a reference to Nintendo's first home console). After winning said bet race, Falcon notices Black Shadow attacking the Lightning area on the news. Falcon makes his way to stop him, but is delayed by a group of thugs lead by Michael Chain. After dealing with Chain's gang, Falcon enters a facility to save Jody Summer. His escape is a close one as the core was set to overload and detonate, with said facility going into lock-down procedures. With Jody out of harm's way, he confronts Black Shadow. The evil overlord, with the help of Blood Falcon, binds Falcon and traps him inside his vehicle, strapping a bomb to the Blue Falcon that will detonate if the Blue Falcon goes too slowly. Falcon managed to survive, by driving the vehicle straight off an unfinished road and right under a crane, knocking the bomb off. Falcon later attended the Grand Prix, where he emerged victorious. After receiving the champion's belt, he witnessed Black Shadow being punished by his master, Deathborn, for his incompetence. Deathborn challenges Falcon to a one-on-one race for ownership of both belts. Before said race occurs, Deathborn reveals his plan to take over the universe, revealing the energies of light and dark are condensed in each belt, and that when combined, provide ultimate power that will turn him into a god-like being, able to lay waste Falcon's galaxy in an instant. Falcon swears to take him down. Falcon stays true to his word, and Deathborn apparently dies. Both belts unite into one, and Falcon vows to keep winning so he can protect the belt from the forces of evil. At his garage, Falcon is greeted by the creators. Falcon figures out the creators were behind everything, though they do not elaborate their motives. They challenge Falcon to a race, where, if they win, will rip out Falcon's soul and turn it into their creation, implying that he would replace Deathborn. Falcon defeats even them. Screaming, the creators disappear, though whether they actually die or decide to let Falcon go, honoring (but no less angered by) his victory is unclear. Falcon then removes his helmet and leaves the room, where the credits and an exclusive theme song begins to play. (The camera pans at a downward angle, so Falcon's face is not clearly visible. Only a portion of his head in the back is partially seen.)