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Can I run Need for Speed Unbound?

Need for Speed Unbound (2022) is an action and 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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Need for Speed Unbound system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorRyzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsRX 570, GTX 1050 TiRadeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB)
Storage50 GB available space50 GB available space

Source: the official Need for Speed Unbound Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Need for Speed Unbound?

To play it you need at least a Radeon RX 570 class graphics card, an Intel Core i5-8400 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a GeForce RTX 3060 or faster, an Intel Core i7-8700 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Radeon RX 570
  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Graphics card: high settings

  • GeForce RTX 3060
  • GeForce RTX 4060
  • Radeon RX 7600

Processor: minimum

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

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i7-8700
  • Intel Core i5-10400
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 78%, 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.

Upgrade picks for Need for Speed Unbound

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

1080p budget gaming rigs

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is a desktop processor from Intel. See the full specifications and the current price on

Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB
Memory (16 GB or more)Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB

The Samsung DDR5-4800 32GB is a memory kit from Samsung. Key details: DDR5, 4800 MT/s, 32GB. See the full specifications

Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 64GB
Memory (16 GB or more)Corsair Vengeance DDR5-5200 64GB

High-capacity gaming rigs

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Need for Speed Unbound: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Need for Speed Unbound?
Minimum: OS Windows 10 64-bit; processor Ryzen 5 2600, Core i5-8600; 8 GB RAM; graphics RX 570, GTX 1050 Ti; 50 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Need for Speed Unbound?
Recommended: processor Ryzen 5 3600, Core i7-8700; 16 GB RAM; graphics Radeon RX5700 (8GB), GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB); 50 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Need for Speed Unbound?
At least a Radeon RX 570, GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a GeForce RTX 3060, GeForce RTX 4060, Radeon RX 7600 or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Need for Speed Unbound?
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 78% in our checker (medium to high settings).
Can Need for Speed Unbound run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (Radeon RX 570 class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Need for Speed Unbound?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Need for Speed Unbound need?
Need for Speed Unbound needs 50 GB of free space. An SSD is a good idea for faster loading.

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