Best GPU for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown (2026)
To run Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown well, aim for a graphics card at or above its recommended GPU. Below are our picks by resolution, chosen from real benchmark data — a budget option for smooth 1080p, a value pick for 1440p, and a high-end card for 4K.
Recommended graphics cards by resolution
| Resolution | Our pick | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p High | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Best budget pick · 8GB · ~$349.00 |
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| 1440p High | AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT Best value pick · 16GB · ~$599.00 |
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| 1440p Ultra / 4K with upscaling | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Best high-end pick · 32GB · ~$1999.00 |
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These picks target a smooth experience at each resolution. For native 4K at max settings — especially with ray tracing or path tracing — aim higher than the high-end pick and use DLSS/FSR upscaling, which can effectively move a card up a tier.
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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 4 GB or AMD Radeon RX 570, 4 GB or Intel Arc A380, 6 GB | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6650, 8 GB |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i7-11700K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
Want to confirm a specific card? Test it against Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate frames with the FPS Estimator, compare cards on the GPU tier list, or see the best CPU for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown to complete your build.
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU do I need for Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown?
For smooth 1080p, a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class card meets the recommended bar. For 1440p, step up to around a AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. For 4K, a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 or better gives the most headroom. You can verify any card with our free Can I Run It checker.
Can I run Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown on a cheaper GPU?
Often yes, at lower settings or with upscaling (DLSS/FSR). Anything at or above the game's minimum GPU will launch it; the picks above target a smooth, recommended-level experience.
Do I need a new CPU too?
For most games the GPU matters most, but a badly paired CPU can bottleneck a strong card. Check the balance with our bottleneck calculator before buying.