Can I Run The Binding of Isaac?
Edmund McMillen · 2011
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, The Binding of Isaac reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 30 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 30 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for The Binding of Isaac, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
30 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
30 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
30 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
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Check My PC →What limits performance in The Binding of Isaac
The game itself: The Binding of Isaac is capped at 30 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.5 GHz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for The Binding of Isaac, 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 The Binding of Isaac
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 30 FPS cap: The Binding of Isaac won't go faster, so spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Direct X9.0c Compatible Card | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.5 GHz | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Vista, 7 | Not listed |
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 The Binding of Isaac, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Vista, 7 |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz |
| Memory | 1GB |
| Graphics | Direct X9.0c Compatible Card |
| DirectX | DirectX® 9.0c |
| Storage | 50MB |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: 2.5 GHz Memory: 1GB Hard Disk Space: 50MB Video Card: Direct X9.0c Compatible Card DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c
Source: Steam
The Binding of Isaac — FAQ
Can I run The Binding of Isaac?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap 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 The Binding of Isaac?+
The Binding of Isaac needs at least a 2.5 GHz processor, a Direct X9.0c Compatible Card graphics card, 1 GB of RAM, 50MB of storage, running Windows XP, Vista, 7.
Can The Binding of Isaac run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 30 FPS cap at 1080p.
How much RAM does The Binding of Isaac need?+
The Binding of Isaac officially requires a minimum of 1 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.