F1 2012
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 996 fps | 810 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 908 fps | 738 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps | 667 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 879 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 797 fps | 637 fps | 510 fps | 414 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 923 fps | 750 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps | 661 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 989 fps | 791 fps | 643 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 934 fps | 747 fps | 607 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 852 fps | 681 fps | 554 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 962 fps | 769 fps | 615 fps | 500 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 824 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 429 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 598 fps | 478 fps | 382 fps | 311 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 985 fps | 800 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 914 fps | 743 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 821 fps | 667 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 967 fps | 774 fps | 629 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 908 fps | 727 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 897 fps | 718 fps | 574 fps | 467 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 769 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 678 fps | 542 fps | 434 fps | 352 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 659 fps | 527 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 623 fps | 498 fps | 399 fps | 324 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 568 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 513 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 440 fps | 352 fps | 281 fps | 229 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 319 fps | 255 fps | 204 fps | 166 fps |
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About
F1 2012 is a racing simulation that brings the official 2012 Formula 1 season to life with authentic circuits and driver rosters. The game stands out for its Champions Mode, which pits you against six World Champions including Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel in boss-style encounters with dynamic racing conditions. It's a blend of competitive racing and arcade-influenced gameplay that appeals to both simulation fans and casual players.
From a PC performance perspective, F1 2012 is highly accessible and won't demand much from your system. It requires only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 211, making it playable on older hardware and integrated graphics solutions. You'll achieve smooth FPS performance across various graphics settings with minimal GPU strain, and the 2GB RAM minimum requirement means even modest machines can run it comfortably without performance bottlenecks.
With a solid 73/100 rating, F1 2012 delivers a fun racing experience if you're interested in the sport or enjoy simulation racing. The Champions Mode offers an interesting twist on traditional career modes, though franchise veterans may find the overall package incremental compared to earlier entries.
Performance profile
September 2012 release. F1 2012 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Simulation titles like F1 2012 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.
Extremely light — F1 2012 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.
