iRacing
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1070 · Core i5-6600K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2080 Ti · Core i7-14700K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Below minimum · ~33 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Massively Multiplayer, Racing, Simulation, Sports
- Release
- Jan 12, 2015
- Developer
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing
- Publisher
- iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations, iRacing
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.
RacingAutomobile SimSimulationVRDrivingSportsMultiplayerRealisticMassively MultiplayerSingleplayer
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What you need for iRacing
iRacing needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6750 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i7-10700K |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | — |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6750 XT | Core i7-10700K |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | — |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i7-10700K |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for iRacing →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 17 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 104 | 73 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 258 | 181 | 108 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
iRacing system requirements
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
Source: Steam.
iRacing on handheld PCs
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 medium | Below minimum |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 medium | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Below minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Below minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Below minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Metacritic
- 79
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opVR SupportPartial Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (1)
- English
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- 2026 Season 4 Hotfix 1 [2026.09.10.02]Patch2026-09-11
- 2026 Season 4 Release [2026.09.09.01]2026-09-09
- 2026 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 2 Release [2026.07.17.01]Patch2026-07-21
- 2026 Season 3 Patch 3 Hotfix 1 [2026.07.14.02]Patch2026-07-15
- 2026 Season 3 Patch 3 Release [2026.07.10.04]Patch2026-07-14
- 2026 Season 3 Patch 2 Release [2026.06.24.02]Patch2026-06-25
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can iRacing run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below iRacing's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1070). Our model still estimates ~41 fps at 1080p low (range 33–49, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can iRacing run on Steam Deck?
No. The Steam Deck OLED is below iRacing's minimum spec (GeForce GTX 1070). At its native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the medium preset (range 26–40, medium confidence, ±20%). Even 40 fps is out of reach at native resolution. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for iRacing at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6750 XT or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for iRacing by brand.
Can I run iRacing on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU, gets ~73 fps at 1080p low. iRacing on the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does iRacing need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 32 GB recommended for iRacing. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 6 GB at minimum and 8 GB recommended.
How much storage does iRacing take?
iRacing needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit.