iRacing
iRacing has an FPSHQ demand score of 77/100: a demanding game — RTX 4060 / RX 7600 or better for high settings at 1080p–1440p. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
Everything about iRacing
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iRacing is a game by iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing. Steam release date: January 12, 2015. Steam reviews: 6 016. Minimum graphics card per Steam: A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT. It needs at least 16 GB of RAM.
Description
We are the world’s premier motorsports racing game. An iRacing membership provides entry into the newest form of motorsport: internet racing. Internet racing is a fun, easy, and inexpensive way for race fan and gamers alike to enjoy the thrill of the racetrack from the comfort of their home.
Data: the game’s Steam store page
About the game
- Developer
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing
- Publisher
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing
- Release date
- January 12, 2015
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam reviews
- 6 016
- Metacritic
- 79/100
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/266410
iRacing system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit | Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit |
| Processor | 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G | 8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| Memory | 16 GB ОЗУ | 32 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT | Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) |
| DirectX | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB | 100 GB |
| Network | Широкополосное подключение к интернету | Широкополосное подключение к интернету |
| Поддержка VR | iRacing supports the optional use of virtual reality headsets! | iRacing supports the optional use of virtual realit headsets |
64-разрядные процессор и операционная система
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is iRacing and does it need an SSD
iRacing needs 25 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 100 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 3, 2026). requirements
The requirements of iRacing do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 3, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for iRacing on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 175–270 | 135–210 | 77–120 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 155–240 | 110–175 | 63–94 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 140–220 | 100–155 | 54–82 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 130–200 | 90–140 | 49–74 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 120–190 | 86–135 | 45–69 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 125–195 | 86–135 | 45–69 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 115–185 | 82–125 | 43–66 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 115–180 | 79–120 | 41–64 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 100–165 | 71–110 | 37–58 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 110–175 | 75–120 | 40–61 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 100–155 | 68–105 | 36–55 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 97–155 | 66–105 | 35–54 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
📊 FPS by graphics card (1440p, Ultra)
Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run iRacing
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈40 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈42 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 Ti ≈45 FPS
- GeForce RTX 5050 ≈61 FPS
- Intel Arc A750 ≈61 FPS
- Radeon RX 6650 XT ≈62 FPS
Real player results results: 1
Median FPS on players’ PCs — from the FPSHQ app and checked reports, after anti-fraud filtering.
| GPU | Settings | Median FPS | 1% low | Prediction | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 5090 | 4K · Ultra | 100 | — | 96 | 1 site 1 |
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Can my PC run iRacing?
iRacing (2015): FPSHQ load index 77 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 56–88 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 55–83 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 2 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT; minimum RAM: 16 GB. Source of the numbers: based on 1 independent FPSHQ measurement (review tests, verified player reports); per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); other values are an FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 77 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 64 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 70 FPS model estimate
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