Need for Speed: Undercover
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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 | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 894 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 870 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 822 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps | 749 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 677 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 892 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 809 fps | 647 fps | 517 fps | 420 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 888 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 937 fps | 761 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 825 fps | 671 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 652 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 948 fps | 758 fps | 616 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 864 fps | 691 fps | 562 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 976 fps | 781 fps | 625 fps | 507 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 836 fps | 669 fps | 535 fps | 435 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 606 fps | 485 fps | 388 fps | 315 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 812 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 928 fps | 754 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 833 fps | 677 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 981 fps | 785 fps | 638 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 922 fps | 738 fps | 599 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 911 fps | 729 fps | 583 fps | 474 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 688 fps | 550 fps | 440 fps | 358 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 669 fps | 535 fps | 428 fps | 348 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 632 fps | 506 fps | 404 fps | 329 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 576 fps | 461 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 520 fps | 416 fps | 333 fps | 271 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 446 fps | 357 fps | 286 fps | 232 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 323 fps | 259 fps | 207 fps | 168 fps |
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About
"Need for Speed: Undercover," released in 2008, is an arcade racing game that brings a cinematic flair to the franchise. Players dive into an expansive open-world environment, racing and completing missions to infiltrate a criminal organization in the fictional Tri-City. The game is notable for its blend of high-octane races with a narrative-driven experience, requiring players to balance speed with stealth as they navigate the underworld.
For PC gamers looking to run "Need for Speed: Undercover," the requirements are quite accessible. At a minimum, it can efficiently perform with an entry-level GPU that achieves a score of around 51 or higher. Users with 1 GB of RAM can generally expect decent FPS, even at medium graphics settings, making it possible to enjoy smooth gameplay without the need for high-end hardware.
Whether you should play it depends on your taste for arcade racing games. With a mixed rating of 61/100, "Need for Speed: Undercover" appeals primarily to fans of the genre who appreciate engaging stories alongside their racing experiences. If you enjoy fast-paced action with a side of crime drama, this title may still be worth a spin.
Performance profile
November 2008 release. Need for Speed: Undercover targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Racing games like Need for Speed: Undercover 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 — Need for Speed: Undercover 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.
