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Can I Run Cookie Clicker?

Orteil · 2021

An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

Can You Run Cookie Clicker?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Cookie Clicker’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Cookie Clicker — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060
CPUCore i5-134002.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
RAM16 GB
OSWindows 11Microsoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 ClassicMicrosoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic

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? →

Cookie Clicker is a demanding casual game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 83 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 158 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~34–42 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–175 FPS

Excellent

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Cookie Clicker System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Cookie Clicker, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSMicrosoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic
Processor2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
Memory512 MB RAM
Storage350 MB available space
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Minimum

OS *: Microsoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic Processor: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices Memory: 512 MB RAM Storage: 350 MB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Cookie Clicker — FAQ

Can I run Cookie Clicker?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 83 FPS at 1080p in Cookie Clicker. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 158 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 Cookie Clicker?+

Cookie Clicker needs at least a 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices processor, 350 MB available space of storage, running Microsoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Classic.

Can Cookie Clicker run without a graphics card?+

No — Cookie Clicker is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU.

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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.