Can I Run Super Meat Boy?
Team Meat · 2010
The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!
Can You Run Super Meat Boy?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Super Meat Boy’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Super Meat Boy — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c | Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.4GHz or faster | 1.4GHz or faster |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (Windows 8 is not officially supported) | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (Windows 8 is not officially supported) |
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? →Super Meat Boy is a lightweight indie game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 176 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 79 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 300 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~70–85 FPS
Playable
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~160–195 FPS
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~270–300 FPS
Excellent
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Super Meat Boy System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Super Meat Boy, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (Windows 8 is not officially supported) |
| Processor | 1.4GHz or faster |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c |
| Storage | 300 MB Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller |
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Minimum
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (Windows 8 is not officially supported) Processor: 1.4GHz or faster Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 300 MB Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Super Meat Boy — FAQ
Can I run Super Meat Boy?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 176 FPS at 1080p in Super Meat Boy. Budget GPUs get about 79 FPS and high-end GPUs around 300 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 Super Meat Boy?+
Super Meat Boy needs at least a 1.4GHz or faster processor, a Graphics Card made within the last 4 years (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 300 MB Controller Support: Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (Windows 8 is not officially supported).
Can Super Meat Boy run without a graphics card?+
Only on the strongest recent integrated graphics at low settings — a budget dedicated GPU is recommended for a smooth experience in Super Meat Boy.
How much RAM does Super Meat Boy need?+
Super Meat Boy officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.