Cuphead
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
Building a PC to play Cuphead at its best
Meeting the Cuphead minimum requirements (a Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Cuphead's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 16GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Cuphead back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Cuphead with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Cuphead.
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.
