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Can I Run Cookie Clicker?

Orteil · 2021

Our verdict

Runs on almost any PC

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Cookie Clicker runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.

The publisher states no target settings for Cookie Clicker, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

120+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Great

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Light game

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

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What limits performance in Cookie Clicker

The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

Graphics card (GPU)

Not a limit

Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster proc") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Cookie Clicker, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

Not stated

The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.

Settings to lower first in Cookie Clicker

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

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Can You Run Cookie Clicker?

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060—Not listed
CPUCore i5-134002.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devicesNot listed
RAM16 GB512 MBNot listed
OSWindows 11Microsoft® Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows 8 ClassicNot listed

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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

The publisher lists no recommended specs.

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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

Source: Steam

Cookie Clicker — FAQ

Can I run Cookie Clicker?+

Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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, 512 MB of RAM, 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?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.

How much RAM does Cookie Clicker need?+

Cookie Clicker officially requires a minimum of 512 MB 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.