Motorhead
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Motorhead 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 | 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 | 956 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 819 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps | 702 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 930 fps | 744 fps | 605 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 900 fps | 720 fps | 576 fps | 468 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 653 fps | 522 fps | 418 fps | 339 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 | 965 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 907 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 717 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 945 fps | 756 fps | 614 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 833 fps | 666 fps | 541 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 810 fps | 648 fps | 527 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 956 fps | 765 fps | 612 fps | 497 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 788 fps | 630 fps | 504 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 675 fps | 540 fps | 432 fps | 351 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 489 fps | 392 fps | 313 fps | 254 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 806 fps | 655 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 936 fps | 749 fps | 608 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 840 fps | 672 fps | 546 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 990 fps | 792 fps | 634 fps | 515 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 930 fps | 744 fps | 595 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 735 fps | 588 fps | 470 fps | 382 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 630 fps | 504 fps | 403 fps | 328 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 555 fps | 444 fps | 355 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 540 fps | 432 fps | 346 fps | 281 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 510 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 465 fps | 372 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 218 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 360 fps | 288 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
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About
Motorhead, released in 1998, is a racing game that thrusts players into a fast-paced competition across eight diverse courses, featuring urban, desert, and seaside landscapes. Players can select from 10 unique streamlined racers, each designed to challenge their driving skills. Its notable mix of arcade-style gameplay and obstacle-filled tracks offers an engaging experience, though the game has historically received a lukewarm rating of 40/100.
In terms of PC performance, Motorhead is quite accessible, making it ideal for gamers with entry-level hardware. The game runs smoothly on GPUs with a minimum score of around 1500. Expect to achieve solid FPS even on modest setups, allowing players to enjoy high-octane racing without needing demanding specifications. Those looking to run the game optimally can aim for low to mid-tier GPUs for a good balance between performance and graphics settings.
While Motorhead might not be a critical darling, it still offers a nostalgic racing experience for fans of the genre. If you're drawn to classic arcade racing games despite its rating, it could be worth a spin for its unique tracks and lighthearted approach. Just be prepared for a game that leans more on fun than excellence.
Performance profile
Released in April 1998, Motorhead predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.
Racing games like Motorhead 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 — Motorhead 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.
