F1 24: PC System Requirements & Best Hardware to Run It (2026)

Thinking about playing F1 24 on PC and wondering what hardware you actually need? F1 24 is the official video game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, released on May 31, 2024, and it is a racing and sports title whose engine scales from modest desktops up to high-refresh 4K rigs. The good news is that its published requirements are reasonable by modern standards: a GTX 1060-class card, an entry-level CPU and 8 GB of RAM will get you on the grid, while the recommended tier asks for an RTX 2070 or RX 6600 XT and 16 GB of RAM. This guide breaks down the official PC requirements for F1 24, the best GPU for each resolution, and complete build recommendations to hit your target frame rate.

How Demanding Is F1 24?

F1 24 is not a punishing game to run. Its official minimum GPU is an NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 480 (8 GB) — cards that launched back in 2016 — paired with an Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300 and 8 GB of RAM. The recommended tier steps up to an RTX 2070 or RX 6600 XT with 16 GB of RAM and a Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 2600X, both of which are several generations old at this point. In practical terms, a budget card can handle 1080p with sensible settings, a mid-range card is comfortable at 1440p, and only 4K genuinely asks for a strong GPU. Ray tracing is supported but optional: the minimum list includes RTX 2060, RX 6700 XT and Intel Arc A380-class hardware for RT, so older cards can simply leave it off. Two other details matter — the GPU must support D3D_SHADER_MODEL_6_6, and VR play carries its own, higher hardware requirements.

F1 24 Official PC System Requirements

Source: the official F1® 24 Steam store listing (app 2488620), checked October 2026. Publishers can update these specs after patches.

Best GPU for F1 24 by Resolution

1080p

At 1080p the official recommended tier — an RTX 2070 or RX 6600 XT — is already more than enough for high settings, and the official minimum will run the game at lower settings with upscaling. For a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (or a comparable card such as the RX 7600 or RX 9060 XT) is the sweet spot, handling high settings and leaving room for upscaling such as DLSS, FSR or XeSS.

1440p

Step up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER for high-refresh 1440p at high or ultra settings. This is the resolution most PC gamers target, and this class of card — the current-generation RTX 5070 and RX 9070 sit in the same bracket — gives F1 24 plenty of headroom above the RTX 2070 / RX 6600 XT tier EA lists as recommended.

4K

For 4K, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the realistic entry point, ideally paired with upscaling to keep frame rates high. 4K is the one resolution where F1 24 asks for a genuinely strong card, so an RTX 5070 Ti, RX 9070 XT or RTX 5080-class GPU is worth considering, and DLSS/FSR make the biggest difference here.

CPU, RAM and Storage for F1 24

F1 24 is not a CPU-heavy game: the recommended processor is an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, and the minimum is an Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300. Any modern six-core is well beyond what the game needs, so if you are building new, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is excellent value for gaming, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is one of the fastest mainstream gaming CPUs if you want maximum frame rates in this and other titles. Intel fans can opt for the Intel Core i5-14600K. For memory, 8 GB is the official minimum and 16 GB is what EA recommends, so 16 GB of DDR5 is the sensible target for a new build — a 32 GB kit such as the Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB simply gives you extra headroom for other games and background apps. F1 24 needs around 100 GB of drive space, and installing it on a fast NVMe SSD like the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD will cut load times and reduce texture streaming stutter.

Recommended PC Builds for F1 24

1080p budget build: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 + AMD Ryzen 5 7600 + 16 GB DDR5 — comfortably above the official recommended tier and great for high-settings 1080p.

1440p sweet-spot build: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER + AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + 32 GB DDR5 + 2TB NVMe SSD — the setup most players should aim for, with room for high-refresh 1440p.

4K high-end build: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER + AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + 32 GB DDR5 + fast NVMe SSD — for 4K with upscaling enabled.

Is It Worth Upgrading Your PC for F1 24?

Because F1 24 runs happily on hardware from around 2016, it is not usually the game that forces an upgrade. If you already have a GTX 1060 6 GB / RX 480 8 GB-class card or better, you can play at 1080p today; the reason to upgrade is wanting higher resolution, a higher refresh rate, or ray tracing rather than simply getting the game running. If you do upgrade, the graphics card delivers by far the biggest jump in gaming performance, so start there. A mid-range CPU from the last several years will not hold back a modern GPU in this game, so you can usually keep it. Moving from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM and installing the game on an SSD are cheap changes that noticeably smooth out the experience. Rather than replacing everything at once, target the weakest link in your build for the best value.

Can You Play F1 24 on a Laptop or Handheld?

Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 or better mobile GPU can run F1 24 well at 1080p — that class of hardware clears the recommended desktop tier — though expect shorter battery life and more heat than a desktop. On handhelds like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally, the integrated graphics sit around or slightly below the official minimum GPU, so plan on lowered settings with upscaling enabled rather than high-settings play. If portability matters, prioritise a device with a capable GPU and pair it with a fast microSD or SSD, since the install is around 100 GB.

How to Boost FPS in F1 24

If frame rates are low, enable upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, or XeSS on Intel) which offers the single biggest performance gain, and turn on frame generation if your GPU supports it. Drop the most expensive settings first — shadows, volumetric effects, and ray tracing — before lowering overall resolution. Keep your GPU drivers up to date, close background apps, and make sure the game is installed on an SSD. Lowering settings to hit a stable frame rate almost always feels better than chasing maxed-out visuals with stutter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my PC run F1 24?

If your PC meets the official minimum — a GTX 1060 6 GB or RX 480 8 GB-class GPU, an Intel Core i3-2130 or AMD FX 4300-class CPU, 8 GB of RAM and about 100 GB of free storage — then yes, it can run F1 24 at 1080p with adjusted settings. For a smooth high-settings experience at 1080p or 1440p, aim for the recommended RTX 2070 / RX 6600 XT-class card, a Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 2600X-class CPU and 16 GB of RAM.

Is F1 24 demanding on PC?

Not especially. The official minimum targets 2016-era hardware such as a GTX 1060 or RX 480, and the recommended tier is an RTX 2070 or RX 6600 XT, so mid-range hardware handles the game well at 1080p and 1440p. The heavier parts are ray tracing, which is optional, and 4K, where upscaling helps a lot.

What GPU do I need for F1 24 at 1440p 60fps?

EA’s recommended card for the game is an RTX 2070 or RX 6600 XT, so anything at or above that tier is a good starting point for 1440p. A NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER-class graphics card sits well above the official recommendation and gives you comfortable headroom for high-settings 1440p, especially with upscaling enabled — as do current-generation cards such as the RTX 5070 and RX 9070.

How much RAM does F1 24 need?

8 GB is the official minimum for F1 24 and 16 GB is what EA recommends. For a new build, 16 GB is the practical target, and it also gives you room for background apps and other modern games.

Do I need an SSD for F1 24?

It is not a hard requirement — the official spec only asks for about 100 GB of available space — but an SSD is strongly recommended to keep load times down. An NVMe drive like the Samsung 990 Pro is ideal for modern games.