PC requirements
F1 2012 System Requirements
F1 2012 needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 5400+, 2 GB RAM and AMD HD2600 or NVIDIA Geforce 8600 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7/AMD Bulldozer, 4 GB RAM and AMD HD6000 Series/Nvidia GTX500 Series minimum 1GB RAM graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista or Windows 7 | Windows Vista or Windows 7 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 5400+ | Intel Core i7/AMD Bulldozer |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD HD2600 or NVIDIA Geforce 8600 | AMD HD6000 Series/Nvidia GTX500 Series minimum 1GB RAM |
| Storage | 15 GB HD space | 15 GB HD space |
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Other platforms
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Quick answers
Running F1 2012 on PC
Can my PC run F1 2012?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does F1 2012 need?
15 GB HD space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.