Can I Run Core Keeper?
Pugstorm · 2024
Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 89 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Core Keeper averages about 228 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 89 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Core Keeper, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~80–100 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~205–250 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Core Keeper
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 89 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Core Keeper recommends a Core i5-8400 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Core Keeper, 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 Core Keeper
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 41 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Core Keeper on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Core Keeper?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Core Keeper’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Core Keeper — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280X |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Core Keeper, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280X |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon R9 280X
Source: Steam
Core Keeper — FAQ
Can I run Core Keeper?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 89 FPS 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 Core Keeper?+
Core Keeper needs at least a Intel Core i5-2300 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processor, a GeForce GTX 460 / Radeon HD 5850 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can Core Keeper run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 41 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 65 FPS.
How much RAM does Core Keeper need?+
Core Keeper officially requires a minimum of 8 GB 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.