How much RAM does RDS - The Official Drift Videogame need?

RDS - The Official Drift Videogame lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 still enough for RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?

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.

RDS - The Official Drift Videogame System Requirements

Jun 6, 2019RacingSimulationSports

RDS - The Official Drift Videogame, released Jun 6, 2019, is a racing / simulation game from Drift Physics Crew. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 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 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame call for Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for RDS - The Official Drift Videogame call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780-class graphics, Intel Core i5-3470-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core i3-3240	Intel Core i5-3470
GPU	Nvidia GT610	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780
RAM	2 GB	8 GB
Storage	10 GB	10 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS: 7, 8, 10
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GT610 or AMD HD5450 or Intel HD Graphics 530 with 1GB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series Nvidia GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series, GTX900 Series Intel HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series

Recommended: Recommended:

OS: 7, 8, 10
Processor: 3.0 GHz+
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX780 or AMD R9 290
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card
Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5000 Series, HD6000 Series, HD7000 Series, R7 Series, R9 Series Nvidia GTX400 Series, GTX500 Series, GTX600 Series, GTX700 Series, GTX900 Series Intel HD4000 Series, HD5000 Series

Best GPU for RDS - The Official Drift Videogame

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RDS - The Official Drift Videogame's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 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 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame

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RDS - The Official Drift Videogame'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 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our RDS - The Official Drift Videogame 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 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of RDS - The Official Drift Videogame's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of RDS - The Official Drift Videogame's Intel Core i5-3470 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?: 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 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?: 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 RDS - The Official Drift Videogame need?: RDS - The Official Drift Videogame lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 still enough for RDS - The Official Drift Videogame?: 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.