F1 2021
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F1 2021 FPS by GPU
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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 | 958 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 997 fps | 810 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 937 fps | 761 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 926 fps | 741 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 992 fps | 793 fps | 635 fps | 516 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 874 fps | 699 fps | 559 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 803 fps | 642 fps | 514 fps | 418 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 732 fps | 586 fps | 469 fps | 381 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 661 fps | 529 fps | 423 fps | 344 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 567 fps | 453 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 411 fps | 329 fps | 263 fps | 214 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 952 fps | 774 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps | 718 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 992 fps | 793 fps | 645 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 935 fps | 748 fps | 608 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 878 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 868 fps | 694 fps | 555 fps | 451 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 744 fps | 595 fps | 476 fps | 387 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 655 fps | 524 fps | 419 fps | 341 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 638 fps | 510 fps | 408 fps | 332 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 602 fps | 482 fps | 385 fps | 313 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 549 fps | 439 fps | 351 fps | 286 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 496 fps | 397 fps | 317 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 425 fps | 340 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 308 fps | 247 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 793 fps | 635 fps | 508 fps | 413 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 737 fps | 589 fps | 472 fps | 383 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 661 fps | 529 fps | 423 fps | 344 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 623 fps | 499 fps | 399 fps | 324 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 586 fps | 469 fps | 375 fps | 305 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 397 fps | 317 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 349 fps | 280 fps | 224 fps | 182 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 321 fps | 257 fps | 206 fps | 167 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 293 fps | 234 fps | 187 fps | 152 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 264 fps | 212 fps | 169 fps | 138 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 227 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 164 fps | 131 fps | 105 fps | 85 fps |
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F1 2021
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD R9 280 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6700 XT
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About
F1 2021 is the official racing simulation from the Formula 1 championship, delivering authentic track experiences alongside engaging career modes. The game features the "Braking Point" story campaign, a two-player career option, and the deep "My Team" mode that lets you build a competitive racing outfit over ten seasons. With split-screen and multiplayer racing, it offers variety whether you're chasing single-player progression or competitive online performance.
The game runs well on modest hardware, making it fairly accessible for most PC gamers. Entry-level GPUs with a benchmark score around 4765 can handle minimum settings, while mainstream mid-range graphics cards will deliver solid 60+ FPS at higher graphics settings. You'll want at least 8 GB of RAM and a CPU scoring around 2067 to avoid bottlenecks, though stepping up to better hardware unlocks higher framerates and enhanced visual fidelity at demanding settings.
If you enjoy racing simulations or motorsport titles, F1 2021 is worth playing with its polished 79/100 rating and extensive career content. Racing fans will appreciate the authentic grid experience and competitive multiplayer options available across various performance tiers.
Performance profile
Released in July 2021, F1 2021 targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Simulation titles like F1 2021 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 F1 2021; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
