Project CARS
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Project CARS FPS by GPU
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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 | 995 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 853 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 925 fps | 752 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 850 fps | 691 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 969 fps | 775 fps | 630 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 875 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 938 fps | 750 fps | 600 fps | 488 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 353 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 | 945 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 919 fps | 746 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 984 fps | 788 fps | 640 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 867 fps | 694 fps | 564 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 844 fps | 675 fps | 548 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 996 fps | 797 fps | 638 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 908 fps | 727 fps | 581 fps | 472 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 820 fps | 656 fps | 525 fps | 427 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 703 fps | 563 fps | 450 fps | 366 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 510 fps | 408 fps | 326 fps | 265 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 840 fps | 683 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 975 fps | 780 fps | 634 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 875 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 825 fps | 660 fps | 536 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 969 fps | 775 fps | 620 fps | 504 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 766 fps | 613 fps | 490 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 656 fps | 525 fps | 420 fps | 341 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 578 fps | 463 fps | 370 fps | 301 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 563 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 293 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 531 fps | 425 fps | 340 fps | 276 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 484 fps | 388 fps | 310 fps | 252 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 438 fps | 350 fps | 280 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 375 fps | 300 fps | 240 fps | 195 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 272 fps | 218 fps | 174 fps | 141 fps |
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About
Project CARS (2015) is a hardcore racing simulation that puts you behind the wheel of authentic motorsports experiences across multiple disciplines. You'll create a custom driver, progress through historic racing goals, and compete in everything from single-player championships to online race weekends. The game is renowned for its technical depth and stunning visuals, earning a solid 76/100 rating for delivering one of the most comprehensive racing simulations available.
Running Project CARS requires modest entry-level hardware, making it accessible to most gaming rigs. You'll need at least a GPU with a benchmark score around 1202 and a CPU scoring approximately 2366, plus 4GB of RAM minimum. With those specs, expect solid FPS performance at standard graphics settings, though demanding visual features like high-quality reflections and track detail will benefit from a mid-range GPU for consistent 60+ FPS at higher resolutions.
If you're a racing enthusiast or sim racing fan, Project CARS is absolutely worth playing despite being nearly a decade old. The realistic physics, extensive car roster, and competitive online community make it a compelling choice for anyone serious about virtual motorsports.
Performance profile
Released in May 2015, Project CARS sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Simulation titles like Project CARS 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 — Project CARS 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.
