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Cuphead system requirements

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Released Sep 29, 2017Action, Indie4 GB storageSteam

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Cuphead needs at least Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher and Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher, 3 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GT 730 or better.

Updated October 3, 2026

What it takes to run Cuphead

TargetGraphics cardProcessorMemory
MinimumGeforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higherIntel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher3 GB
Recommended–––
60 fps, 1080p HighGeForce GT 730 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB
60 fps, 1440p HighGeForce GTX 645 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB
60 fps, 4K HighGeForce GTX 1050 or betterIntel Pentium G4560 or better16 GB

The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.

About Cuphead

Cuphead was released on September 29, 2017. Steam files it under Action and Indie. It needs 4 GB of free storage.

How to get the best frame rate in Cuphead

The publisher's minimum for Cuphead is Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher with Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher, and the recommended hardware is not stated. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.

In our estimates a GeForce GT 730 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GTX 645 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.

In competitive games frame rate and low latency matter more than looks. Use Low or Medium shadows and effects, keep textures as high as your video memory allows, and aim to stay above your monitor's refresh rate.

Best graphics card for Cuphead

Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.

90+ great60+ smooth40+ playable30+ low settingsbelow 30
Graphics card1080p1440p4K
GeForce RTX 5090Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 5070Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 4090Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 4070 SuperUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 4060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 256 fps
GeForce RTX 3080Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
GeForce RTX 3060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 210 fps
GeForce RTX 3050Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 277 fpsUltra 154 fps
GeForce RTX 2060Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 291 fpsUltra 162 fps
GeForce GTX 1660 SuperUltra 300+ fpsUltra 217 fpsUltra 121 fps
GeForce GTX 1650Ultra 195 fpsUltra 140 fpsUltra 78 fps
GeForce GTX 1060 6GBUltra 227 fpsUltra 164 fpsUltra 91 fps
Radeon RX 9070 XTUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
Radeon RX 7800 XTUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fps
Radeon RX 6600Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 194 fps
Radeon RX 580Ultra 217 fpsUltra 156 fpsUltra 87 fps
Arc B580Ultra 300+ fpsUltra 300+ fpsUltra 279 fps

The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.

Memory and processor

Memory

Minimum 3 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.

Processor

A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.

Questions about Cuphead

What are the minimum system requirements for Cuphead?

Minimum: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher, Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher, 3 GB of memory, 4 GB of free storage.

What are the recommended system requirements for Cuphead?

Recommended: not stated, not stated.

What graphics card do I need to run Cuphead at 60 fps?

In our estimate a GeForce GT 730 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GTX 645 for 1440p.

How much RAM does Cuphead need?

The minimum is 3 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.

How much storage does Cuphead need?

About 4 GB of free space, plus room for updates.

Can an RTX 3060 run Cuphead?

Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.

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