How much RAM does Gas Guzzlers Extreme need?

Gas Guzzlers Extreme lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon HD 6850 still enough for Gas Guzzlers Extreme?

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.

Gas Guzzlers Extreme System Requirements

Oct 8, 2013ActionRacingSports

Gas Guzzlers Extreme, released Oct 8, 2013, is an action / racing game from Gamepires. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 6850 graphics with an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Gas Guzzlers Extreme call for NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT-class graphics, 3 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Gas Guzzlers Extreme call for AMD Radeon HD 6850-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 12 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Dual-core 2.0 GHz	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT	AMD Radeon HD 6850
RAM	3 GB	4 GB
Storage	12 GB	12 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Vista(TM)/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10
Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
Memory: 3 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX(R) 9 Compatible Graphics Card with SM 3.0. (GeForce(R) 8800 Ultra or 4850 AMD/ATi) with 512 MB RAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 12 GB available space
Sound Card: 16 Bit Sound Card

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Vista(TM)/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10
Processor: Quad-core Q6600 2.4 GHz or Equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX(R) 9 Compatible Graphics Card (Radeon(R) 6850, GeForce(R) 560) with 1 GB RAM
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 12 GB available space
Sound Card: 3D Compatible Sound Card

Best GPU for Gas Guzzlers Extreme

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Gas Guzzlers Extreme's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 6850 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 Gas Guzzlers Extreme

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Gas Guzzlers Extreme's stated processor is roughly Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

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 Gas Guzzlers Extreme

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Gas Guzzlers Extreme 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 Gas Guzzlers Extreme?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Gas Guzzlers Extreme?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Gas Guzzlers Extreme's AMD Radeon HD 6850 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Gas Guzzlers Extreme?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Gas Guzzlers Extreme's Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Gas Guzzlers Extreme?: 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 Gas Guzzlers Extreme?: 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 Gas Guzzlers Extreme need?: Gas Guzzlers Extreme lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon HD 6850 still enough for Gas Guzzlers Extreme?: 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.