How much RAM does The Crew™ need?

The Crew™ lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a AMD Radeon HD 7870 still enough for The Crew™?

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.

The Crew™ System Requirements

Dec 2, 2014ActionMassively MultiplayerRacing

The Crew™, released Dec 2, 2014, is an action / massively multiplayer game from Ivory Tower in collaboration with Ubisoft Reflections. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon HD 7870 graphics with an AMD FX-8150-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for The Crew™ call for AMD Radeon HD 5870-class graphics, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for The Crew™ call for AMD Radeon HD 7870-class graphics, AMD FX-8150-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550	AMD FX-8150
GPU	AMD Radeon HD 5870	AMD Radeon HD 7870
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	30 GB	30 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz or better AMD Phenom II X4 945 @ 3 GHz or better
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX 460 or AMD Radeon HD5870 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or higher)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Additional Notes: Keyboard required, XBOX 360 controller optional (or compatible controller). Game contains VMProtect anti-piracy technology.

Recommended: Recommended:

OS *: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q9300 @ 2.5 GHz or better AMD Phenom II X4 945 @ 3 GHz or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX580 or AMD Radeon HD6950 (1024MB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or higher)
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 30 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX-compatible
Additional Notes: Peripherals Supported: Windows-compatible keyboard, mouse, racing wheel, headset, optional controller (Xbox One Controller or Xbox 360 Controller for Windows recommended) Multiplayer: 1024 kbps or faster broadband connection *Supported Video Cards at Time of Release: AMD Radeon™ HD 4870 / 5000 / 6000 / 7000 / R7 / R9 series, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260 / 400 / 500 / 600 / 700 / TITAN series. Game contains VMProtect anti-piracy technology.

Best GPU for The Crew™

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The Crew™'s stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon HD 7870 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 The Crew™

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The Crew™'s stated processor is roughly AMD FX-8150 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 The Crew™

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our The Crew™ 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 The Crew™?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run The Crew™?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of The Crew™'s AMD Radeon HD 7870 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run The Crew™?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of The Crew™'s AMD FX-8150 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for The Crew™?: 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 The Crew™?: 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 The Crew™ need?: The Crew™ lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a AMD Radeon HD 7870 still enough for The Crew™?: 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.