Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks System Requirements
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, released May 22, 2025, is a racing game from Caged Element. Its recommended spec points at Intel Arc A770 graphics with an Intel Core i7-7700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-class graphics, 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks call for Intel Arc A770-class graphics, Intel Core i7-7700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel core i5-2500 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | Intel Arc A770 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
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Best GPU for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Full GPU guide →Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks's stated graphics card is roughly Intel Arc A770 level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Arc B580, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Arc B580
~$250Intel Arc B580 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Full CPU guide →Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-7700K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks 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 Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
- Can the Intel Arc B580 run Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
- Yes. The Intel Arc B580 meets or beats Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks's Intel Arc A770 recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks's Intel Core i7-7700K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
- 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 Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
- 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 Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks need?
- Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a Intel Arc A770 still enough for Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks?
- 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.