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OutRun

OutRun

71/100
93 ratings1986Easy to run

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1080p performance

OutRun estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps862 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps961 fps769 fps625 fps

1440p performance

OutRun estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps997 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps970 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps916 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps835 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps928 fps754 fps
RTX 3060999 fps994 fps796 fps646 fps
GTX 1660 Super901 fps721 fps577 fps469 fps

4K performance

OutRun estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps948 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps891 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps866 fps704 fps
RTX 4070999 fps928 fps743 fps603 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps818 fps654 fps531 fps
RTX 3080994 fps796 fps636 fps517 fps
RTX 4060 Ti939 fps751 fps601 fps488 fps
RTX 3070856 fps685 fps548 fps445 fps
RTX 4060773 fps619 fps495 fps402 fps
RTX 3060663 fps530 fps424 fps345 fps
GTX 1660 Super481 fps385 fps308 fps250 fps

Minimum Hardware

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Nvidia GeForce FX 5600

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Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz

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About

OutRun, released in 1986, is a classic racing game that has carved its niche in the action, adventure, and simulation genres. Players get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, navigating a variety of vibrant terrains alongside a female passenger. The gameplay is fast-paced and exhilarating, featuring sharp bends and hazards that can impede progress, making it a notable title in the arcade racing scene.

When it comes to PC performance, OutRun is quite accessible, requiring just an entry-level GPU to run smoothly. With a minimum GPU score of around 13, you can expect decent FPS and a pleasurable experience on low to medium graphics settings. Even older or less powerful systems are likely to find the game manageable, making it a great option for players who want to revisit this retro racing classic without the need for high-end hardware.

Should you play OutRun? With a rating of 71/100, it’s a solid choice for fans of the racing genre who appreciate indie and simulation elements. If you're looking for a nostalgic trip back to the arcade days, this title offers enjoyable gameplay and memorable moments.

Performance profile

Released in September 1986, OutRun 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.

Simulation titles like OutRun 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 — OutRun 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.

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