Can I Run Call of Cthulhu®?
Cyanide Studio · 2018
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Can You Run Call of Cthulhu®?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Call of Cthulhu®’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Call of Cthulhu® — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870 | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970/Radeon R9 390 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) | Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Call of Cthulhu® is a extremely demanding adventure game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 74 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 33 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 141 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–36 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–80 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~125–155 FPS
Great
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Call of Cthulhu® System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Call of Cthulhu®, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) | Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) | Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870 | 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970/Radeon R9 390 |
| Storage | 13 GB available space | 13 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870 Storage: 13 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i7-3820 (3.6 GHz)/AMD FX-8370 (4.0 GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB, GeForce GTX 970/Radeon R9 390 Storage: 13 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR GAME ACTIVATION
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Call of Cthulhu® — FAQ
Can I run Call of Cthulhu®?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 74 FPS at 1080p in Call of Cthulhu®. Budget GPUs get about 33 FPS and high-end GPUs around 141 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Call of Cthulhu®?+
Call of Cthulhu® needs at least a Intel Core i5-3450 (3.1 GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.5 GHz) processor, a 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 13 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7/8/10 (64 bits).
Can Call of Cthulhu® run without a graphics card?+
No — Call of Cthulhu® is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 2 GB, GeForce GTX 660/Radeon HD 7870).
How much RAM does Call of Cthulhu® need?+
Call of Cthulhu® officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.