Can I Run Cuphead?
Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. · 2017
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Cuphead 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 Cuphead, 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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Check My PC →What limits performance in Cuphead
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
The publisher doesn't state a processor requirement. We have no measured processor limit for Cuphead, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Cuphead
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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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
Yes — you can run Cuphead
You meet the minimum requirements. The publisher lists no recommended specs.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 3 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 | Not listed |
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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 |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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
Source: Steam
Cuphead — FAQ
Can I run Cuphead?+
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 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, 3 GB of RAM, 4 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7.
Can Cuphead 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 Cuphead need?+
Cuphead officially requires a minimum of 3 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.