The Chef's Shift
To run The Chef's Shift (2025) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i3 processor and a GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM, with 4GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Chef's Shift with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Chef's Shift.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i3
- GPU: GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i5
- GPU: GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Building a PC to play The Chef's Shift at its best
Meeting the The Chef's Shift minimum requirements (a GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better 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 The Chef's Shift'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 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold The Chef's Shift 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 The Chef's Shift with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for The Chef's Shift.
The Chef's Shift — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for The Chef's Shift?
The Chef's Shift needs at least a Intel Core i3 CPU and a GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for The Chef's Shift?
For a smooth experience, The Chef's Shift recommends a Intel Core i5 and a GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does The Chef's Shift need?
The Chef's Shift requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run The Chef's Shift?
The minimum graphics card for The Chef's Shift is a GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM, while a GPU with at least 512MB of VRAM or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
