Can I Run Cuphead?
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. · 2017
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Can You Run Cuphead?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Cuphead’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Cuphead — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 3 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | — |
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? →Cuphead is a demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 85 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 161 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
~75–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~145–175 FPS
Excellent
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Cuphead System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Cuphead, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher Memory: 3 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Cuphead — FAQ
Can I run Cuphead?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 85 FPS at 1080p in Cuphead. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 161 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 Cuphead?+
Cuphead needs at least a Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher processor, a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher graphics card, 3GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can Cuphead run without a graphics card?+
No — Cuphead is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher).
How much RAM does Cuphead need?+
Cuphead officially requires a minimum of 3GB 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.