Project CARS 3
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Project CARS 3 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 875 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 813 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 897 fps | 729 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 846 fps | 688 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 994 fps | 795 fps | 646 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 982 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 841 fps | 673 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 741 fps | 593 fps | 474 fps | 385 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 721 fps | 577 fps | 462 fps | 375 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 681 fps | 545 fps | 436 fps | 354 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 621 fps | 497 fps | 397 fps | 323 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 561 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 481 fps | 385 fps | 308 fps | 250 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 808 fps | 656 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 938 fps | 750 fps | 609 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 841 fps | 673 fps | 547 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 992 fps | 793 fps | 635 fps | 516 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 931 fps | 745 fps | 596 fps | 484 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 736 fps | 589 fps | 471 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 631 fps | 505 fps | 404 fps | 328 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 556 fps | 445 fps | 356 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 541 fps | 433 fps | 346 fps | 281 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 511 fps | 409 fps | 327 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 421 fps | 337 fps | 269 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 361 fps | 288 fps | 231 fps | 188 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 261 fps | 209 fps | 167 fps | 136 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 673 fps | 538 fps | 431 fps | 350 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 625 fps | 500 fps | 400 fps | 325 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 561 fps | 449 fps | 359 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 529 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 497 fps | 397 fps | 318 fps | 258 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 393 fps | 314 fps | 251 fps | 204 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 337 fps | 269 fps | 215 fps | 175 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 296 fps | 237 fps | 190 fps | 154 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 288 fps | 231 fps | 185 fps | 150 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 272 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 142 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 248 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 224 fps | 179 fps | 144 fps | 117 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 192 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 139 fps | 112 fps | 89 fps | 73 fps |
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Project CARS 3 is the third major entry in the acclaimed racing franchise, launching in 2020 with a focus on accessible yet engaging motorsport gameplay. The game tasks players with building a career from weekend racer to legend, complete with a metagame that rewards progression and performance across multiple racing disciplines. It strikes a balance between simulation and arcade elements, making it approachable for casual fans while offering enough depth for racing enthusiasts.
Running Project CARS 3 smoothly requires modest hardware by modern standards. Entry-level GPUs with a benchmark score around 5615 handle minimum requirements, while mid-range cards deliver solid FPS at higher graphics settings. The game needs at least 8 GB of RAM and a CPU with a score near 6089 to avoid bottlenecking. For consistent 60 FPS at 1080p with good visual quality, most mid-range GPUs from the last few years will perform well, making this a relatively accessible benchmark title for performance testing.
With a 67/100 rating, Project CARS 3 offers decent entertainment for racing game fans, though it doesn't represent a major leap in the franchise. If you enjoy motorsport games and want a solid performance benchmark title, it's worth checking out.
Performance profile
Released in August 2020, Project CARS 3 targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Racing games like Project CARS 3 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Project CARS 3; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
