EA SPORTS FC™ 25 PC Hardware Guide
Official requirements explained
The official minimum CPU is an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-6600K. Both are older mainstream parts, roughly in the older mainstream band of our tier list. The minimum GPU is an AMD RX 570 or NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti, which is an older entry-level card. It will launch the game and run it at lower settings. The minimum RAM is 8 GB, and the listed storage is 100 GB. The publisher does not require an SSD.
The recommended level steps up to an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-6700 for the CPU, and an AMD RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GTX 1660 for the GPU. That lands in the mainstream, 1080p-class band. Recommended RAM is 12 GB. The gap between minimum and recommended is mostly in the GPU and memory, with a smaller jump on the CPU. In practical terms, a system that meets the recommended spec will have more headroom at 1080p, while one that only meets the minimum is more of a bare-bones setup.
The publisher does not state that an SSD is necessary, but you should plan for 100 GB of install space. An SSD is still the easiest way to cut loading times.
No separate spec is given for higher resolutions, so treat anything beyond 1080p as a matter of extra GPU headroom rather than an official target.
Recommended builds for three budgets
The entry build pairs an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or RTX 3050 6GB with an AMD Ryzen 5 4500 or Intel Core i5-10400F, and 16 GB of RAM. It suits a player on a tighter budget who mainly plays at 1080p and is happy to run medium or low settings. It clears the recommended tier, but heavier scenes may still need some settings reduced.
The mainstream build uses an AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400, and 16 GB of RAM. This is the balance point for most players. It can run at 1080p with medium-high settings and leaves room to upgrade later.
The high build uses an AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X or Intel Core i5-13400F, and at least 16 GB of RAM. It fits players who want higher settings or who stream and record while playing. If you only play at 1080p, the extra cost buys less benefit.
Graphics settings with the biggest impact
In sports simulation games like this one, shadows, volumetric effects and ambient occlusion usually cost the most. They add realism, but they matter less for competitive play. Lowering or disabling shadows and ambient occlusion and turning volumetrics down are the most sensible first steps. Motion blur is generally unnecessary for competitive players and is worth turning off to keep the image sharp.
A medium texture resolution is usually a good compromise. Players and pitches stay readable without filling up the GPU's video memory. If the game offers crowd or simulation density options, reducing them can help in busy matches.
If your GPU supports DLSS, FSR or XeSS, upscaling renders at a lower internal resolution and scales the image up to your display. This often improves smoothness with only a modest loss in image quality. Ray tracing is demanding, so it is generally not worth enabling on entry or mainstream hardware.
Laptops and handheld PCs
Laptop GPUs often share names with desktop cards but deliver less performance, because power limits and cooling are tighter. When comparing laptops, check the GPU's rated power limit for that specific model rather than relying on the name. Poor cooling can lead to throttling after long sessions, which shows up as unstable frame pacing.
Handheld PCs such as the Steam Deck or ROG Ally are portable devices, and their performance and battery life depend on power settings. We have no Steam Deck verification data for this game, so we cannot give a rating for that platform. In general, handheld play works best at lower resolutions and settings, with upscaling enabled where available, and with power limits set to balance battery life and stability.
Keeping laptops plugged in, maintaining airflow and avoiding long sessions in hot environments all help sustain performance.
Storage and memory
The official minimum RAM is 8 GB and the recommended is 12 GB. In practice, 16 GB is a better starting point, ideally in dual-channel configuration so the CPU and GPU can exchange data more efficiently. A single 8 GB stick can feel tight once background apps are running.
The listed storage requirement is 100 GB. Updates tend to grow installs over time, so leave more room than the listed figure to avoid failed updates. An SSD is not officially required, but it noticeably shortens loading and menu transitions, which matters if you often jump between matches. If storage is limited, install the game on an SSD and keep large video files or rarely used data on an HDD.