How much RAM does Need for Speed™ Payback need?

Need for Speed™ Payback lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Need for Speed™ Payback?

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.

Need for Speed™ Payback System Requirements

Jun 18, 2020ActionAdventureRacingSportsStrategy

Need for Speed™ Payback, released Jun 18, 2020, is an action / adventure game from Ghost Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics with an AMD FX-8350-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Need for Speed™ Payback call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti-class graphics, AMD FX-8150-class processor, 6 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Need for Speed™ Payback call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060-class graphics, AMD FX-8350-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-8150	AMD FX-8350
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
RAM	6 GB	8 GB
Storage	30 GB	30 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 or later
Processor: Intel i3 6300 @ 3.8GHz or AMD FX 8150 @ 3.6GHz with 4 hardware threads
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 750 Ti or AMD Radeon™ HD 7850 or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 2GB of memory
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel i5 4690K @ 3.5GHz or AMD FX 8350 @ 4.0GHz with 4 hardware threads
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: AMD Radeon™ RX 480 4GB, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1060 6GB or equivalent DX11 compatible GPU with 4GB of memory
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space

Best GPU for Need for Speed™ Payback

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Need for Speed™ Payback's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 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 Need for Speed™ Payback

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Need for Speed™ Payback's stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8350 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 Need for Speed™ Payback

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Need for Speed™ Payback 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 Need for Speed™ Payback?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Need for Speed™ Payback?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Need for Speed™ Payback's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Need for Speed™ Payback?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Need for Speed™ Payback's AMD FX-8350 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Need for Speed™ Payback?: 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 Need for Speed™ Payback?: 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 Need for Speed™ Payback need?: Need for Speed™ Payback lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 still enough for Need for Speed™ Payback?: 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.