PC requirements check

Can My PC Run Cuphead?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Cuphead system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU: Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher
Min. CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
Min. RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 4 GB

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Can your PC run Cuphead?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Cuphead requirements.

Graphics card (GPU)Processor (CPU)Memory (RAM)Operating system

Not sure? Press Win + R, type dxdiag and press Enter to see your CPU, RAM and GPU.

Official Cuphead PC requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7	Windows 7
CPU	Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher	Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
RAM	3 GB	3 GB
GPU	Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher	Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher
Storage	4 GB	4 GB

Source: official Cuphead website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

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Cuphead system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows 7	Windows 7
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher	Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
Memory	3 GB	3 GB
Graphics card	Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher	Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher
Storage	4 GB	4 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Cuphead?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower

Graphics card: —
Processor: i3-4130 / 4160, Pentium G4560 / G5400
RAM: 3 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: —
Processor: Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 3 GB

HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p

Graphics card: GTX 960, GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT, R9 380 / 280X / 390
Processor: i3-8100 / 9100, i5-4460 / 4690K, Ryzen 3 3200G / 2200G
RAM: 16 GB

Can my graphics card run Cuphead?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

GTX 1050 TiYesMedium – High
GTX 1650YesHigh – Max
GTX 1060 6GBYesHigh – Max
GTX 1660 SuperYesHigh – Max
RX 580YesHigh – Max
RTX 3050YesHigh – Max
RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)YesMedium – High

Cuphead PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Cuphead?

Cuphead needs at least Windows 7, a Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher processor, 3 GB of RAM, a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher graphics card and 4 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Cuphead well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher processor, 3 GB of RAM and a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher graphics card.

Can I run Cuphead with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Cuphead and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Cuphead?

Yes — on High to Max settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Cuphead free to play on PC?

No, Cuphead is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Cuphead need?

Cuphead needs 4 GB of free space.