iRacing System Requirements: Minimum and Recommended PC Specs (2026)

To run iRacing on PC, you need at least A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT and 16 GB RAM. The developer recommends Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII) with 32 GB RAM. Plan for 25 GB of free storage. These are the official specs from the game’s Steam page, checked on Oct 8, 2026.

iRacing PC requirements

Spec	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit	Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit
Processor	4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G	8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X
Memory	16 GB RAM	32 GB RAM
Graphics	A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT	Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII)
DirectX	Version 11	Version 11
Storage	25 GB available space	100 GB available space
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
VR support	iRacing supports the optional use of virtual reality headsets!	iRacing supports the optional use of virtual realit headsets

How demanding is iRacing?

Its minimum memory requirement of 16 GB is higher than 88% of the 183 PC games we track. Its 25 GB install is larger than 45% of them.

The minimum requirements outline an older mid-range gaming PC, while the recommended specs highlight a recent high-end setup featuring a many-core processor and a graphics card with 8GB of dedicated memory. There’s a big difference: the recommended storage requirement is 100 GB, which is four times the minimum of 25 GB. Plus, the memory doubles to 32 GB.

Here, memory and the processor are crucial. A 4-core chip with 16 GB works for a basic setup, but upgrading to 8 or more cores and 32 GB gives you the extra capacity needed for full grids and VR experiences. One strange thing: the example graphics cards are a few years old, meaning the “recommended” specs are less demanding on the GPU compared to the CPU. Installing on an SSD is a smart move, and make sure you have enough space to meet that 100 GB requirement if you want to add content later.

Is iRacing on Mac or Linux?

No. Steam lists iRacing for Windows only, with no native Mac or Linux version.

iRacing system requirements FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for iRacing?

Windows 10 64-Bit, Windows 11 64-Bit, 4 core CPU or better – Some Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core i5-6600, Intel Core i7-4790, AMD Ryzen 3 4300G, 16 GB RAM and A gaming graphics card with at least 6GB of DEDICATED memory – Some examples (but not limited to): Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, RX 5600XT. You also need 25 GB available space.

What are the recommended specs for iRacing?

8 core or more CPUSome Examples (but not limited to): Intel Core Ultra 7 and 9, Intel Core i7-14700, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, AMD Ryzen 9 9900X, 32 GB RAM and Gaming graphics card with at least 8GB of DEDICATED memory (some examples but not limited to Nvidia 2080 TI or AMD Radeon VII).

Can I run iRacing with 8 GB of RAM?

No. The minimum is 16 GB of RAM, so 8 GB is below the official requirement.

How much storage does iRacing need?

The Steam page lists 25 GB of free space.

More on iRacing

• iRacing stats, news and reviews
• iRacing on Steam

Specs and the Steam Deck rating come from the game’s official Steam store listing and Valve’s compatibility report. Comparisons use the same data for every PC game Explosion tracks. Re-checked monthly.