What GPU do I need to run Test Drive Unlimited?

The minimum GPU requirement for Test Drive Unlimited is Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Test Drive Unlimited?

The minimum system requirements for Test Drive Unlimited are: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz, GPU: Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Test Drive Unlimited at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Test Drive Unlimited 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.

Test Drive Unlimited

77/100

108 ratings2006Easy to run

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1080p performance

Test Drive Unlimited estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	998 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	856 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	928 fps	754 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	903 fps	734 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	853 fps	693 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	972 fps	777 fps	632 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	878 fps	702 fps	571 fps
RTX 3060	940 fps	752 fps	602 fps	489 fps
GTX 1660 Super	682 fps	545 fps	436 fps	355 fps

1440p performance

Test Drive Unlimited estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	947 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	922 fps	749 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	987 fps	790 fps	642 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	870 fps	696 fps	565 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	846 fps	677 fps	550 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	799 fps	639 fps	520 fps
RTX 3070	911 fps	729 fps	583 fps	474 fps
RTX 4060	823 fps	658 fps	527 fps	428 fps
RTX 3060	705 fps	564 fps	451 fps	367 fps
GTX 1660 Super	511 fps	409 fps	327 fps	266 fps

4K performance

Test Drive Unlimited estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	843 fps	685 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	978 fps	782 fps	636 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	878 fps	702 fps	571 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	828 fps	662 fps	538 fps
RTX 4080 Super	972 fps	777 fps	622 fps	505 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	768 fps	614 fps	492 fps	399 fps
RTX 4070	658 fps	527 fps	421 fps	342 fps
RX 7800 XT	580 fps	464 fps	371 fps	302 fps
RTX 3080	564 fps	451 fps	361 fps	293 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	533 fps	426 fps	341 fps	277 fps
RTX 3070	486 fps	389 fps	311 fps	253 fps
RTX 4060	439 fps	351 fps	281 fps	228 fps
RTX 3060	376 fps	301 fps	241 fps	196 fps
GTX 1660 Super	273 fps	218 fps	175 fps	142 fps

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About

Test Drive Unlimited, released in 2006, offers an open-world racing experience that caters to car and bike enthusiasts. Set on the picturesque Hawaiian island of Oahu, the game combines thrilling racing mechanics with vehicle customization, allowing players to explore vast landscapes while collecting and trading rare performance parts. Its unique blend of single-player challenges and online multiplayer showcases some of the fastest and most exotic vehicles, making it a standout title in the racing genre.

When it comes to PC performance, Test Drive Unlimited is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU for decent gameplay. With a minimum GPU score of around 143, players can expect to run the game smoothly at lower graphics settings. For higher FPS benchmarks, a mid-range GPU will yield better graphical fidelity and performance, enhancing the overall racing experience while ensuring stable frame rates.

With a rating of 77/100, Test Drive Unlimited is certainly worth a play for fans of open-world racing. The game's commitment to providing a detailed automotive landscape, coupled with its nostalgic charm, makes it a solid choice for those looking to dive into a unique racing experience.

Performance profile

Released in September 2006, Test Drive Unlimited comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Extremely light — Test Drive Unlimited 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.