How much RAM does Micro Machines World Series need?

Micro Machines World Series lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Micro Machines World Series?

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.

Micro Machines World Series System Requirements

Jun 29, 2017Racing

Micro Machines World Series, released Jun 29, 2017, is a racing game from Codemasters. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an AMD FX-8320-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Micro Machines World Series call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-7100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Micro Machines World Series call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD FX-8320-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 5 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-7100	AMD FX-8320
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	5 GB	5 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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 HD5570 or NVIDIA GT440 with 1GB of VRAM (DirectX 11 graphics card required)
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: Nvidia GT 440 or Above, GT 530 or Above, GT 630 or Above, GT 720 or Above, GTX 900 Series, GTX 1000 Series AMD HD 5570 or Above, HD 6570 or Above, HD 7570 or Above, R7 Series, R9 Series, RX Series

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD R9 290X
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 5 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: Nvidia GT 440 or Above, GT 530 or Above, GT 630 or Above, GT 720 or Above, GTX 900 Series, GTX 1000 Series AMD HD 5570 or Above, HD 6570 or Above, HD 7570 or Above, R7 Series, R9 Series, RX Series

Best GPU for Micro Machines World Series

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Micro Machines World Series's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 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 Micro Machines World Series

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Micro Machines World Series's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8320 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 Micro Machines World Series

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Micro Machines World Series 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 Micro Machines World Series?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Micro Machines World Series?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Micro Machines World Series's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Micro Machines World Series?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Micro Machines World Series's AMD FX-8320 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Micro Machines World Series?: 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 Micro Machines World Series?: 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 Micro Machines World Series need?: Micro Machines World Series lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Micro Machines World Series?: 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.