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Can I run Project CARS?

Project CARS (2015) is a racing, simulation and sports game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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

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Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.

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Project CARS system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Processor2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 9403.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsnVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series
Storage25 GB available space25 GB available space

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

Which PC runs Project CARS?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 4 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster, an Intel Core i5-4460 class processor and 8 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i5-4460
  • AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  • Intel Core i3-10100

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 95%, high settings.

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

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.

Recommended build

Plays Project CARS on high settings (the recommended specs)

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Project CARS: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Project CARS?
Minimum: processor 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, 3.0 GHz AMD Phenom II X4 940; 4 GB RAM; graphics nVidia GTX 260, ATI Radeon HD 5770; 25 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Project CARS?
Recommended: processor 3.5 GHz Intel Core i7 3700, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350; 8 GB RAM; graphics GT600 series, AMD Radeon HD7000 series; 25 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Project CARS?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Project CARS?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Project CARS run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Project CARS?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Project CARS.
How much storage does Project CARS need?
Project CARS needs 25 GB of free space.

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