Can My PC Run F1 2016?

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F1 2016 PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100
GPU: Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 30 GB
OS: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320
GPU: Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 FuryNVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 specs →
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 30 GB
OS: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-23Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: Codemasters
Publisher: Codemasters
Released: 7 September 2016

About F1 2016

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Common questions about running F1 2016

Each link runs a real comparison against the published specification.

What PC do I need for F1 2016?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 Fury
Processor: Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB
Operating system: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run F1 2016?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the Nvidia GTX 980 named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.