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EA Sports FC 26 · Custom Gaming PCs

Best Gaming PCs for EA Sports FC 26

EA Sports FC 26 runs on a well-optimised Frostbite engine that leans more on the GPU than the CPU, so it stays smooth on mid-range hardware.

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Target Entry1080p

1080p

240+ fps competitive

Target framerate

Recommended GPU

RTX 5060 / RX 9060 XT

Target Sweet Spot1440p

1440p

165+ fps Ultra

Target framerate

Recommended GPU

RTX 5070 / RX 9070

Target Ultra4K

4K

120+ fps Ultra

Target framerate

Recommended GPU

RTX 5080 / RX 9070 XT

At a glance

EA Sports FC 26 Performance

EA Sports FC 26 runs on a well-optimised Frostbite engine that leans more on the GPU than the CPU, so it stays smooth on mid-range hardware. There is no hard frame cap in gameplay, so a modern card and a fast Ryzen or Core Ultra chip will happily push well past 144fps for high-refresh play, with frames only dipping in heavy rain or particle-filled cup nights.

In-depth

Everything you need to know

Hardware breakdown, build recommendations, and tuning advice for EA Sports FC 26.

EA Sports FC 26 is the latest chapter in the world's biggest football franchise, bringing authentic, licensed action from the Premier League, LaLiga, the Champions League and beyond. Built on the Frostbite engine, it pairs lifelike player likenesses and stadium atmosphere with the modes fans live in, from Ultimate Team and Career Mode to Clubs and quick kick-off matches with friends. It is a game of fine margins, where a smooth, responsive frame rate genuinely helps your timing on tackles, through balls and last-ditch saves, and where high-refresh play makes the difference between a goal and a near miss.

EA Sports FC 26 System Requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest update) Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 570 (4GB VRAM) Memory: 8GB Storage: 100GB (SSD recommended)

Recommended

OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit, latest update) Processor: Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5600 XT (6GB VRAM) Memory: 12GB Storage: 100GB (SSD recommended)

FAQ

Common questions

What graphics card do I need for EA Sports FC 26 at 1440p?

EA Sports FC 26 is not a demanding game, so you do not need to spend a fortune for a brilliant 1440p experience. An NVIDIA RTX 5060 or AMD RX 9060 XT will sail past 144fps at high settings, while an RTX 5070 or RX 9070 gives you Ultra settings with plenty of headroom for high-refresh monitors. Every CREATE PCs build is hand-assembled in Stevenage and tested before it ships, so it runs exactly as promised.

Is EA Sports FC 26 more CPU or GPU intensive?

It leans on the GPU more than the CPU, and the Frostbite engine is well optimised, so most of your frame rate comes from the graphics card. That said, a strong modern CPU still matters for consistent frame times and for pushing very high frame rates on a 240Hz monitor. We pair our football builds with current chips such as the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, a Ryzen X3D part or an Intel Core Ultra, so nothing holds your GPU back.

How much RAM do I need for EA Sports FC 26?

The game officially recommends 12GB, but we would never build with an awkward amount. We fit 16GB of fast DDR5 as standard, which is comfortable for FC 26 plus a browser, Discord and streaming in the background. If you multitask heavily or play other big titles, 32GB is a sensible, affordable upgrade and something we are happy to advise on.

Do I need a high frame rate for online matches?

For competitive Ultimate Team and online play, yes, a high and stable frame rate genuinely helps your reactions and input feel. There is no hard frame cap in FC 26 gameplay, so pairing a current RTX 50 or RX 9000 card with a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor pays off. Tell us your monitor and how you play and we will spec a CREATE PCs build, backed by our 5-year warranty, that comfortably feeds it.

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