What GPU do I need to run Need for Speed: Payback?

The minimum GPU requirement for Need for Speed: Payback is Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Need for Speed: Payback?

The minimum system requirements for Need for Speed: Payback are: CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8 GHz, GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti, RAM: 6 GB.

Can I play Need for Speed: Payback at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Need for Speed: Payback 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.

Need for Speed: Payback

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225 ratings2017Easy to run

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1080p performance

Need for Speed: Payback estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	808 fps	646 fps	517 fps	420 fps
RTX 4090	750 fps	600 fps	480 fps	390 fps
RX 7900 XTX	673 fps	538 fps	431 fps	350 fps
RTX 5080	635 fps	508 fps	406 fps	330 fps
RTX 4080 Super	596 fps	477 fps	382 fps	310 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	471 fps	377 fps	302 fps	245 fps
RTX 4070	404 fps	323 fps	258 fps	210 fps
RX 7800 XT	356 fps	285 fps	228 fps	185 fps
RTX 3080	346 fps	277 fps	222 fps	180 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	327 fps	262 fps	209 fps	170 fps
RTX 3070	298 fps	238 fps	191 fps	155 fps
RTX 4060	269 fps	215 fps	172 fps	140 fps
RTX 3060	231 fps	185 fps	148 fps	120 fps
GTX 1660 Super	167 fps	134 fps	107 fps	87 fps

1440p performance

Need for Speed: Payback estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	606 fps	485 fps	388 fps	315 fps
RTX 4090	563 fps	450 fps	360 fps	293 fps
RX 7900 XTX	505 fps	404 fps	323 fps	263 fps
RTX 5080	476 fps	381 fps	305 fps	248 fps
RTX 4080 Super	447 fps	358 fps	286 fps	233 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	353 fps	283 fps	226 fps	184 fps
RTX 4070	303 fps	242 fps	194 fps	158 fps
RX 7800 XT	267 fps	213 fps	171 fps	139 fps
RTX 3080	260 fps	208 fps	166 fps	135 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	245 fps	196 fps	157 fps	127 fps
RTX 3070	224 fps	179 fps	143 fps	116 fps
RTX 4060	202 fps	162 fps	129 fps	105 fps
RTX 3060	173 fps	138 fps	111 fps	90 fps
GTX 1660 Super	125 fps	100 fps	80 fps	65 fps

4K performance

Need for Speed: Payback estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	323 fps	258 fps	207 fps	168 fps
RTX 4090	300 fps	240 fps	192 fps	156 fps
RX 7900 XTX	269 fps	215 fps	172 fps	140 fps
RTX 5080	254 fps	203 fps	162 fps	132 fps
RTX 4080 Super	238 fps	191 fps	153 fps	124 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	188 fps	151 fps	121 fps	98 fps
RTX 4070	162 fps	129 fps	103 fps	84 fps
RX 7800 XT	142 fps	114 fps	91 fps	74 fps
RTX 3080	138 fps	111 fps	89 fps	72 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	131 fps	105 fps	84 fps	68 fps
RTX 3070	119 fps	95 fps	76 fps	62 fps
RTX 4060	108 fps	86 fps	69 fps	56 fps
RTX 3060	92 fps	74 fps	59 fps	48 fps
GTX 1660 Super	67 fps	54 fps	43 fps	35 fps

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About

"Need for Speed: Payback," released in 2017, is an exciting entry in the racing genre that combines high-octane gameplay with a gripping narrative. Players navigate through a world filled with intense heist missions, thrilling car battles, and epic cop pursuits, pushing the series into new blockbuster territory. The game stands out for its focus on rivalry and revenge, elevating the driving experience beyond just racing.

When it comes to PC performance, "Need for Speed: Payback" is accessible but still requires decent hardware to achieve smooth FPS. With a minimum GPU requirement around a score of 3900 and a CPU score of approximately 435, players with entry-level GPUs can expect a satisfactory experience at lower graphics settings. For optimal performance and higher FPS, a mid-range GPU like the NVIDIA GTX 1060 is recommended, ensuring that visuals remain stunning without sacrificing frame rate.

Despite receiving a mixed rating of 62/100, "Need for Speed: Payback" remains an engaging title for fans of action-packed racing games. If you're drawn to high-stakes car chases and immersive storytelling, this game is worth trying, especially for its dynamic gameplay that rejuvenates the franchise.

Performance profile

November 2017 release. Need for Speed: Payback was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Need for Speed: Payback; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

In the city of Fortune Valley, skilled driver Tyler Morgan and his crewmates - off-roader Sean MacAllister, skilled spy Jessica Miller, and trusty mechanic Ravindra Chaudhry - live it up in the underground scene of street racing. However, after a job set by race fixer Lina Navarro ends in a shocking betrayal, Ty and his crew, partnered with "the Gambler" Marcus Weir, plot their revenge against the House, a nasty cartel running Fortune Valley's underground, by entering the Outlaw's Rush, a high-stakes street race where the elites race against each other. Action-packed chases, tight-knit street crews, and high-octane showdowns await in Fortune Valley. It's time...for PAYBACK!