Drive 21 System Requirements
Drive 21, released Dec 20, 2022, is an indie / simulation game from Quadfix Games. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 6600 graphics with an Intel Core i7-12700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Drive 21 call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060-class graphics, Intel Core i5-12400F-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Drive 21 call for AMD Radeon RX 6600-class graphics, Intel Core i7-12700K-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-12400F | Intel Core i7-12700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | AMD Radeon RX 6600 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 10 GB |
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Best GPU for Drive 21
Full GPU guide →Drive 21's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 6600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD 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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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Drive 21
Full CPU guide →Drive 21's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-12700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 9600, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D
~$200AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$240.23AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
~$327.49AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Drive 21
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Drive 21 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 Drive 21?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Drive 21?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Drive 21's AMD Radeon RX 6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 9600 run Drive 21?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600 meets or beats Drive 21's Intel Core i7-12700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Drive 21?
- 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 Drive 21?
- AMD Ryzen 5 9600 - AMD Ryzen 5 9600 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Drive 21 need?
- Drive 21 lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 6600 still enough for Drive 21?
- 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.