Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1070AMDRX 5600 XT
- CPU
- IntelCore i5-6600K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 6 GB
iRacing System Requirements
- 25 GB
- Windows 11
- No Mac version
- Out 8/26/2008
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- AMDRadeon VII
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 9700XIntelCore i7-14700K
- RAM
- 32 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
iRacing is a medium-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then reduce texture quality to ease VRAM use.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 1070Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRadeon VIIBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 50601.3× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 40701.6× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 50601.3× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 4070 Ti1.9× an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
AMDRadeon VIICPU
AMDRyzen 7 9700XIntelCore i7-14700K
RAM
32 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; drop shadows or effects if frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 1070AMDRX 5600 XT | AMDRadeon VII | NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 6750 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070AMDRX 7800 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 9060 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 TiAMDRX 7900 XT |
| CPU | IntelCore i5-6600K | AMDRyzen 7 9700XIntelCore i7-14700K | AMDRyzen 5 9600XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 5 9600XIntelCore i7-14700K | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | FSR Quality | FSR Quality | FSR Quality | FSR Quality |
Storage: 25 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5060AMDRX 9060 XT
Laptops that run iRacing
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 5070 Ti Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5070 Ti Laptopor better
iRacing on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Not yet rated by Valve
Valve has not tested this game on Steam Deck yet.
Can you play iRacing on Mac?
No. On Steam, iRacing is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is iRacing?
The PC version needs about 25 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for iRacing?
A gaming graphics card at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): GTX 1070 / RX 5600XT, 4 CPU / Ryzen 3 4300G, 16 GB RAM, Windows 11 64-Bit. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run iRacing?
No. The GTX 1650 is below iRacing's minimum.
Can a RTX 3060 run iRacing?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run iRacing?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run iRacing?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play iRacing on Steam Deck?
Valve has not rated it yet.
Is iRacing on Mac?
No. On Steam, iRacing is Windows only.
Buy iRacing
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- VR Support: iRacing supports the optional use of virtual reality headsets!