What GPU do I need to run Mario Kart: Super Circuit?

The minimum GPU requirement for Mario Kart: Super Circuit is Nvidia GeForce GT 630. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Mario Kart: Super Circuit?

The minimum system requirements for Mario Kart: Super Circuit are: GPU: Nvidia GeForce GT 630.

Can I play Mario Kart: Super Circuit at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Mario Kart: Super Circuit 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.

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

76/100

180 ratings2001Easy to run

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1080p performance

Mario Kart: Super Circuit 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	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	814 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	859 fps	698 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	945 fps	756 fps	615 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	920 fps	736 fps	598 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	869 fps	695 fps	565 fps
RTX 3070	990 fps	792 fps	634 fps	515 fps
RTX 4060	894 fps	716 fps	572 fps	465 fps
RTX 3060	767 fps	613 fps	491 fps	399 fps
GTX 1660 Super	556 fps	445 fps	356 fps	289 fps

1440p performance

Mario Kart: Super Circuit estimated FPS at 1440p 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	972 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	872 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	822 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	951 fps	772 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	939 fps	751 fps	610 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	805 fps	644 fps	523 fps
RX 7800 XT	886 fps	709 fps	567 fps	461 fps
RTX 3080	862 fps	690 fps	552 fps	448 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	815 fps	652 fps	521 fps	424 fps
RTX 3070	743 fps	594 fps	475 fps	386 fps
RTX 4060	671 fps	537 fps	429 fps	349 fps
RTX 3060	575 fps	460 fps	368 fps	299 fps
GTX 1660 Super	417 fps	333 fps	267 fps	217 fps

4K performance

Mario Kart: Super Circuit estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	859 fps	687 fps	558 fps
RTX 4090	997 fps	797 fps	638 fps	518 fps
RX 7900 XTX	894 fps	716 fps	572 fps	465 fps
RTX 5080	843 fps	675 fps	540 fps	439 fps
RTX 4080 Super	792 fps	634 fps	507 fps	412 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	626 fps	501 fps	401 fps	326 fps
RTX 4070	537 fps	429 fps	343 fps	279 fps
RX 7800 XT	473 fps	378 fps	303 fps	246 fps
RTX 3080	460 fps	368 fps	294 fps	239 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	434 fps	348 fps	278 fps	226 fps
RTX 3070	396 fps	317 fps	253 fps	206 fps
RTX 4060	358 fps	286 fps	229 fps	186 fps
RTX 3060	307 fps	245 fps	196 fps	159 fps
GTX 1660 Super	222 fps	178 fps	142 fps	116 fps

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About

Released in 2001, Mario Kart: Super Circuit is a beloved entry in the racing genre that features classic Mario Kart action with vibrant visuals and fast-paced gameplay. Players can choose from iconic characters like Mario, Luigi, and Bowser as they race across 40 imaginative tracks filled with hazardous obstacles and playful power-ups like Koopa Shells and banana peels. What makes this title notable is its ability to deliver fun, portable gameplay through the Game Boy Advance, making it a cherished classic for both casual and competitive gamers.

In terms of PC performance, Mario Kart: Super Circuit is quite accessible, running well on entry-level GPUs with a minimum score of around 686. If you're looking to enjoy a smooth experience with decent FPS, a low-end graphics card should suffice, allowing players to easily tweak graphics settings for optimal performance. Given its age, the game doesn't demand extensive hardware, making it an excellent benchmark option even for those with modest gaming rigs.

With a rating of 76/100, Mario Kart: Super Circuit offers an engaging racing experience that can be appreciated by fans of all ages. Its fun and frantic gameplay makes it a worthwhile addition to any racing enthusiast's library, especially those who enjoy nostalgic titles with a competitive edge.

Performance profile

Released in July 2001, Mario Kart: Super Circuit 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 — Mario Kart: Super Circuit 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.