Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City
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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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 858 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 930 fps | 755 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 905 fps | 735 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 854 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 974 fps | 779 fps | 633 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 942 fps | 754 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 683 fps | 547 fps | 437 fps | 355 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 949 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 924 fps | 750 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 990 fps | 792 fps | 643 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 872 fps | 697 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 848 fps | 679 fps | 551 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 801 fps | 641 fps | 521 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 913 fps | 730 fps | 584 fps | 475 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 825 fps | 660 fps | 528 fps | 429 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 707 fps | 565 fps | 452 fps | 368 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps | 686 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 980 fps | 784 fps | 637 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 880 fps | 704 fps | 572 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 829 fps | 663 fps | 539 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 974 fps | 779 fps | 623 fps | 506 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 770 fps | 616 fps | 493 fps | 400 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 660 fps | 528 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 565 fps | 452 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 534 fps | 427 fps | 342 fps | 278 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 487 fps | 390 fps | 312 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 440 fps | 352 fps | 281 fps | 229 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 377 fps | 302 fps | 241 fps | 196 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 273 fps | 219 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
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Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City, released in 2006, revamps the classic racing formula by immersing players in a city-based environment where the goal is to build a gang of elite racers and take control of various territories. Unlike other iterations in the franchise, this version lacks canyon and drift racing, focusing instead on urban street racing reminiscent of Need for Speed: Most Wanted. The game combines racing and simulator genres, offering a different experience that appeals to fans of competitive racing.
In terms of PC performance, Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City is accessible for gamers, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1165. To achieve smooth gameplay with better FPS, players should consider mid-tier GPUs for higher graphics settings. A minimum CPU score of approximately 157 and at least 8 GB of RAM will help ensure a solid gaming experience, making this title relatively easy to run on modern systems.
If you're a fan of racing games that emphasize gang culture and urban territory control, this title is worth a try. Despite its 77/100 rating, the unique gameplay elements and city-focused racing offers a nostalgia trip for gamers who enjoyed the era of 2000s racing games.
Performance profile
Released in October 2006, Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City 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.
Simulation titles like Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City 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.
Extremely light — Need for Speed: Carbon - Own the City 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.
