RTX 5090 for F1 25 at 1080p: What to Check

F1 25 is a polished, well-optimised racing title that scales cleanly across hardware, and at 1080p it gives an RTX 5090 very little to do. For SA sim racers the interesting question is how to spend the headroom: refresh rate, CPU, or a better wheel.

Quick Answer

Yes, the RTX 5090 runs F1 25 at 1080p far beyond any sensible target, holding 300+ fps maxed with ray tracing on, ideal for a 1080p 360Hz esports panel. At this resolution it is overkill, a R14,000 RTX 5070 already clears 200 fps maxed at 1080p, so the 5090 only makes sense if you also race at 1440p, 4K, triples, or in VR.

CPU, monitor, and wheel matter more at 1080p

At 1080p F1 25 is partly CPU-bound at very high frame rates, so a Ryzen 7 9800X3D keeps minimums high during wet 20-car race starts. If you chase competitive frame rates, a 1080p 240Hz or 360Hz panel turns the 5090's headroom into a real input-lag advantage. And on the input side, a Logitech G923 or Moza R5 wheel base does more for your lap times than any extra GPU power at this resolution.

Right-sizing the build for 1080p F1 25

For a 1080p F1 25 rig, an RTX 5070 with a 9800X3D and a high-refresh panel is the balanced choice and leaves budget for pedals and a wheel. The RTX 5090 earns its price only when F1 25 shares the PC with heavier 4K titles, a triple-screen setup, or VR. Add 32GB DDR5 and an NVMe SSD so track loads and replays stay smooth.

FAQ

What FPS does F1 25 hit at 1080p on the RTX 5090?

Over 300 fps maxed with ray tracing, perfect for a 1080p 360Hz esports monitor. The card is never the limit at this resolution.

Is the RTX 5090 overkill for 1080p F1 25?

Yes. An RTX 5070 clears 200 fps maxed at 1080p. Only step up to the 5090 for 4K, triple-screen, or VR racing.

What CPU should I pair for F1 25?

A Ryzen 7 9800X3D protects minimum frame rates on busy, wet race starts where the CPU does the most work at high frame rates.