PC requirements
Need for Speed: Shift System Requirements
Need for Speed: Shift needs at least 1.6GHz Intel Core2 or faster/AMD X2 3800+ or faster, (Windows XP) 1 GB RAM; (Windows Vista/Windows 7) 1.5 GB RAM and 256 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 3.0* graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP (Service Pack 3) / Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) / Windows 7 |
| Processor | 1.6GHz Intel Core2 or faster/AMD X2 3800+ or faster |
| Memory | (Windows XP) 1 GB RAM; (Windows Vista/Windows 7) 1.5 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB Video Card, with support for Pixel Shader 3.0* |
| Storage | 6 GB |
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Quick answers
Running Need for Speed: Shift on PC
Can my PC run Need for Speed: Shift?
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 Need for Speed: Shift need?
6 GB