How much RAM does DiRT Rally need?

DiRT Rally lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 still enough for DiRT Rally?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

DiRT Rally System Requirements

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DiRT Rally, released Dec 7, 2015, is a racing / simulation game from Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Linux), Feral Interactive (Mac). Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 graphics with an AMD FX-8150-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for DiRT Rally call for 4 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for DiRT Rally call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780-class graphics, AMD FX-8150-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX Series	AMD FX-8150
GPU	AMD HD5450	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	50 GB	50 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: AMD FX Series or Intel Core i3 Series
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD HD5450 or Nvidia GT430 or Intel HD4000 with 1GB of VRAM (DirectX 11 graphics card required)
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series Nvidia GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series, GTX900 Series Intel HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: AMD FX-8150 or Intel Core i5 4670K
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD R9 290 or Nvidia GTX780
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 50 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X compatible soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series Nvidia GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series, GTX900 Series Intel HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series

Best GPU for DiRT Rally

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DiRT Rally's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

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Best CPU for DiRT Rally

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DiRT Rally's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8150 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

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Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

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Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

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Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

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Recommended PC build for DiRT Rally

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our DiRT Rally build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run DiRT Rally?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run DiRT Rally?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of DiRT Rally's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run DiRT Rally?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of DiRT Rally's AMD FX-8150 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for DiRT Rally?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for DiRT Rally?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does DiRT Rally need?: DiRT Rally lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 still enough for DiRT Rally?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.