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Hard Driver

Hard Driver

2020Easy to run

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1080p performance

Hard Driver 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 fps913 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps964 fps783 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps849 fps690 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps826 fps671 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps975 fps780 fps634 fps
RTX 3070999 fps889 fps711 fps578 fps
RTX 4060999 fps803 fps642 fps522 fps
RTX 3060860 fps688 fps551 fps447 fps
GTX 1660 Super624 fps499 fps399 fps324 fps

1440p performance

Hard Driver 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 fps979 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps923 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps867 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps843 fps685 fps
RTX 4070999 fps903 fps723 fps587 fps
RX 7800 XT995 fps796 fps637 fps517 fps
RTX 3080968 fps774 fps620 fps503 fps
RTX 4060 Ti914 fps731 fps585 fps475 fps
RTX 3070834 fps667 fps533 fps433 fps
RTX 4060753 fps602 fps482 fps391 fps
RTX 3060645 fps516 fps413 fps336 fps
GTX 1660 Super468 fps374 fps299 fps243 fps

4K performance

Hard Driver estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps964 fps771 fps626 fps
RTX 4090999 fps895 fps716 fps582 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps803 fps642 fps522 fps
RTX 5080946 fps757 fps606 fps492 fps
RTX 4080 Super889 fps711 fps569 fps462 fps
RTX 4070 Ti703 fps562 fps450 fps365 fps
RTX 4070602 fps482 fps385 fps313 fps
RX 7800 XT531 fps424 fps340 fps276 fps
RTX 3080516 fps413 fps330 fps268 fps
RTX 4060 Ti488 fps390 fps312 fps254 fps
RTX 3070445 fps356 fps285 fps231 fps
RTX 4060402 fps321 fps257 fps209 fps
RTX 3060344 fps275 fps220 fps179 fps
GTX 1660 Super250 fps200 fps160 fps130 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or AMD Radeon HD 5700

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Processor
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Intel quad-core 2.0 GHz or dual-core 2.6 GHz

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Memory
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1 GB

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Genres

About

Hard Driver, released in 2020, is an indie racing game that combines dynamic side-scrolling gameplay with thrilling action. Players control a car suspended in the air, maneuvering through a vibrant and beautifully animated landscape while dodging obstacles and collecting goodies. The game's unique premise and stunning visuals make it a standout title in both the racing and sports genres.

For those interested in PC performance, Hard Driver is designed to be accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1847. This makes it suitable for a wide range of hardware, including lower-end systems that can still deliver satisfactory frame rates. Players with 1 GB of RAM should have no trouble diving into the action, with the potential for smooth FPS even on modest graphics settings.

If you enjoy indie games with a racing twist, Hard Driver is worth considering. Its engaging premise and solid graphics have the potential to deliver a fun gaming experience, making it a great addition to any casual gamer’s library. With its accessibility, it’s perfect for players looking for a lighter gaming experience without sacrificing enjoyment.

Performance profile

Released in June 2020, Hard Driver 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.

Racing games like Hard Driver are latency-critical — input-to-screen responsiveness is everything. Target a locked 60 FPS minimum (ideally 120 FPS on a high-refresh display) with VSync off or G-Sync/FreeSync active.

Extremely light — Hard Driver 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.

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