How much RAM does RaceRoom Racing Experience need?

RaceRoom Racing Experience lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon HD 7850 still enough for RaceRoom Racing Experience?

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.

RaceRoom Racing Experience System Requirements

Feb 12, 2013RacingSimulationSportsFree To Play

RaceRoom Racing Experience, released Feb 12, 2013, is a racing / simulation game from KW Studios. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics with an Intel Core i5-3470-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for RaceRoom Racing Experience call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 640-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for RaceRoom Racing Experience call for AMD Radeon HD 7850-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 70 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i5-3470
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GT 640	AMD Radeon HD 7850
RAM	4 GB	16 GB
Storage	70 GB	70 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 512MB
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 70 GB available space
VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required

Recommended: Recommended:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 11
Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: VRAM 8GB
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 70 GB available space
VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required.
Additional Notes: To enhance your experience with the simulation aspect, we highly recommend using a steering wheel controller for optimal gameplay.

Best GPU for RaceRoom Racing Experience

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RaceRoom Racing Experience's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 7850 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 RaceRoom Racing Experience

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RaceRoom Racing Experience's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-3470 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 RaceRoom Racing Experience

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our RaceRoom Racing Experience 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 RaceRoom Racing Experience?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run RaceRoom Racing Experience?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of RaceRoom Racing Experience's AMD Radeon HD 7850 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run RaceRoom Racing Experience?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of RaceRoom Racing Experience's Intel Core i5-3470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for RaceRoom Racing Experience?: 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 RaceRoom Racing Experience?: 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 RaceRoom Racing Experience need?: RaceRoom Racing Experience lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon HD 7850 still enough for RaceRoom Racing Experience?: 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.