How much RAM does GRID Autosport need?

GRID Autosport lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for GRID Autosport?

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.

GRID Autosport System Requirements

Jun 26, 2014RacingSports

GRID Autosport, released Jun 26, 2014, is a racing / sports game from Codemasters Racing, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux). Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 graphics with an Intel Core i7-4770-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for GRID Autosport call for Intel HD Graphics 3000-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 15 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for GRID Autosport call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i7-4770-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo E6600	Intel Core i7-4770
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 3000	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
RAM	2 GB	4 GB
Storage	15 GB	20 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 5400+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD3000 or AMD HD2000 Series or NVIDIA Geforce 8000 Series Series
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 15 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X compatible soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards •Intel HD3000 Series, HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series • AMD Radeon HD2000 Series, HD3000 Series, HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series • NVIDIA GeForce 8000 Series, 9000 Series, GTX200 Series, GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series • AMD Fusion A8 or higher

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Windows Vista 64 bit, Windows 7 64 bit or Windows 8 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD FX Series
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Intel HD5200 or AMD HD7000 Series or NVIDIA GTX600 Series minimum 1GB RAM
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 20 GB available space
Sound Card: Direct X compatible soundcard

Best GPU for GRID Autosport

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GRID Autosport's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99

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 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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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~$539.99Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for GRID Autosport

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GRID Autosport's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-4770 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97

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 ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93

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 ~$140.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179

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

Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for GRID Autosport

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our GRID Autosport 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 GRID Autosport?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run GRID Autosport?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of GRID Autosport's NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run GRID Autosport?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of GRID Autosport's Intel Core i7-4770 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for GRID Autosport?: 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 GRID Autosport?: 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 GRID Autosport need?: GRID Autosport lists 4 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 still enough for GRID Autosport?: 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.