Cuphead
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1630 · Core i3-9100F (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~189 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~213 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Release
- Sep 29, 2017
- Developer
- Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
- Publisher
- Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
DifficultCartoonCo-opPlatformerLocal Co-OpGreat Soundtrack2DMultiplayerIndieHand-drawn
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What you need for Cuphead
Cuphead needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Cuphead →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 300+ | 221 | 133 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 186 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 279 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Cuphead system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 7 est. |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo E8400, 3.0GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, 3.0GHz or higher No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Core i3-9100F est. |
| Graphics | Geforce 9600 GT or AMD HD 3870 512MB or higher No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | GeForce GTX 1630 est. |
| Memory | 3 GB | 8 GB est. |
| Storage | 4 GB | 4 GB est. |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 est. |
Source: Steam.
Cuphead on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 213 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 240 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 278 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 3
- Steam achievements
- 42
- Metacritic
- 88
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Swap Your Title Screen…with patch 1.3.4!!Patch2022-08-19
- Improve your DLC…with Patch 1.3.3 !!Patch2022-07-19
- Prepare for Cuphead DLC with Cupdate 1.3.2!Patch2022-06-29
- Cupdate - Hotfix 1.2.3Patch2019-04-26
- Golly! A Swell Free Content Update is Available Now in Cuphead 1.2Patch2019-04-18
- Cupdate - Mac Hotfix 1.1.5Patch2019-01-09
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Cuphead run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Cuphead's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 221–300+, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~221 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Cuphead run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Cuphead Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~213 fps on the ultra preset (range 149–277, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Cuphead at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~133 fps (range 93–172, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Cuphead by brand.
Can I run Cuphead on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~253 fps (range 177–300+, low confidence, ±30%). Cuphead on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Cuphead need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 3 GB of RAM minimum for Cuphead. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does Cuphead take?
Cuphead needs 4 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7.