Need for Speed
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Need for Speed 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 | 975 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 916 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 891 fps | 724 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 620 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 655 fps | 532 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 966 fps | 773 fps | 618 fps | 502 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 881 fps | 705 fps | 564 fps | 458 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 795 fps | 636 fps | 509 fps | 414 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 682 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 355 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 864 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 955 fps | 776 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 687 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 835 fps | 668 fps | 543 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 895 fps | 716 fps | 573 fps | 465 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 788 fps | 631 fps | 505 fps | 410 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 767 fps | 614 fps | 491 fps | 399 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 724 fps | 580 fps | 464 fps | 377 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 661 fps | 528 fps | 423 fps | 343 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 597 fps | 477 fps | 382 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 371 fps | 297 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 886 fps | 709 fps | 567 fps | 461 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 795 fps | 636 fps | 509 fps | 414 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 750 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 557 fps | 445 fps | 356 fps | 290 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 477 fps | 382 fps | 305 fps | 248 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 420 fps | 336 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 409 fps | 327 fps | 262 fps | 213 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 386 fps | 309 fps | 247 fps | 201 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 352 fps | 282 fps | 225 fps | 183 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 318 fps | 255 fps | 204 fps | 165 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 198 fps | 158 fps | 127 fps | 103 fps |
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB, AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB, or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
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About
Need for Speed (2015) is a reboot that combines street racing action with deep vehicle customization and urban exploration. The game blends simulation elements with arcade-style racing gameplay across a nocturnal open world, drawing from over two decades of franchise history. It emphasizes authentic car culture and narrative-driven gameplay alongside competitive multiplayer racing.
Running Need for Speed is relatively accessible for most gaming PCs. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 3900 and a CPU score of approximately 2872, along with 6 GB of RAM minimum. Mid-range GPUs will comfortably achieve 60+ FPS at high settings, while more powerful graphics cards can push even higher frame rates with maxed-out visual quality. The game's performance scales well across different hardware tiers, making it a solid benchmark title for testing mid-range system capabilities.
With a user rating of 62/100, Need for Speed delivers solid entertainment for racing and action fans, though it's not universally acclaimed. If you enjoy customization-focused racers with an open-world setting, it's worth experiencing, particularly if your PC meets the performance requirements.
Performance profile
Released in November 2015, Need for Speed sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Simulation titles like Need for Speed 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 Need for Speed; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
