Cuphead

Cuphead

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Cuphead (2017) on PC you need at least a Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher processor and a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher, with 3GB of RAM and 4GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Cuphead with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Cuphead.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher
  • GPU: Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher
  • RAM: 3
  • Storage: 4
Recommended
  • CPU: N/A
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
  • RAM: 16
  • Storage: 50

Cuphead — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Cuphead?
Cuphead needs at least a Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher CPU and a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher graphics card, 3GB of RAM and 4GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Cuphead?
For a smooth experience, Cuphead recommends a faster CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Cuphead need?
Cuphead requires 3GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Cuphead?
The minimum graphics card for Cuphead is a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.