PC requirements
F1 2021 System Requirements
F1 2021 needs at least Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD R9 280 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1709) | For Ray Tracing: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 2004) | Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1709) | For Ray Tracing: Windows 10 64-bit (Version 2004) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300 | Intel Core i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 950 or AMD R9 280 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6700 XT | NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti or AMD RX 590 | For Ray Tracing: GeForce RTX 3070 or Radeon RX 6800 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible | DirectX Compatible |
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Quick answers
Running F1 2021 on PC
Can my PC run F1 2021?
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 2021 need?
80 GB available 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.