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Can I run Project CARS 2?

Project CARS 2 (2017) is a racing game and a demanding game for a PC. For high settings it wants a modern mid-range graphics card (RTX 2060 or RTX 3060 class).

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Project CARS 2 (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Project CARS 2 publisher

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Project CARS 2 system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSNot listedWindows 10
Processor3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350Intel i7 6700k
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX680 or equivalentNVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480
Storage50 GB available space50 GB available space

Source: the official Project CARS 2 Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Project CARS 2?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 960 class graphics card, an AMD FX-8350 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 1080 or faster, an Intel Core i5-8400 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
  • Radeon RX 570

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 1080
  • GeForce RTX 2060
  • Radeon RX 5600 XT

Processor: minimum

  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i5-8400
  • AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Intel Core i7-8700

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 88%, medium to high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Project CARS 2

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

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Project CARS 2: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Project CARS 2?
Minimum: processor 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350; 8 GB RAM; graphics GTX680 or equivalent; 50 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Project CARS 2?
Recommended: processor Intel i7 6700k; 16 GB RAM; graphics NVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480; 50 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Project CARS 2?
At least a GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570 or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 1080, GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Project CARS 2?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics, not the recommended. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 88% in our checker (medium to high settings).
Can Project CARS 2 run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 960 class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Project CARS 2?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Project CARS 2 need?
Project CARS 2 needs 50 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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