What GPU do I need to run A Handful of Dust?

The minimum GPU requirement for A Handful of Dust is NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 | AMD Radeon HD 6670. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for A Handful of Dust?

The minimum system requirements for A Handful of Dust are: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 | AMD Phenom II X4 965, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 | AMD Radeon HD 6670, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play A Handful of Dust at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in A Handful of Dust at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

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1080p performance

A Handful of Dust estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	849 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	895 fps	727 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	986 fps	789 fps	641 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	959 fps	767 fps	623 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	906 fps	725 fps	589 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	826 fps	661 fps	537 fps
RTX 4060	933 fps	746 fps	597 fps	485 fps
RTX 3060	799 fps	639 fps	512 fps	416 fps
GTX 1660 Super	579 fps	464 fps	371 fps	301 fps

1440p performance

A Handful of Dust estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	909 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	857 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	991 fps	805 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	979 fps	783 fps	636 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	839 fps	671 fps	546 fps
RX 7800 XT	924 fps	739 fps	591 fps	481 fps
RTX 3080	899 fps	719 fps	575 fps	468 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	849 fps	679 fps	544 fps	442 fps
RTX 3070	774 fps	619 fps	496 fps	403 fps
RTX 4060	699 fps	560 fps	448 fps	364 fps
RTX 3060	599 fps	480 fps	384 fps	312 fps
GTX 1660 Super	435 fps	348 fps	278 fps	226 fps

4K performance

A Handful of Dust estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	895 fps	716 fps	582 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	831 fps	665 fps	540 fps
RX 7900 XTX	933 fps	746 fps	597 fps	485 fps
RTX 5080	879 fps	703 fps	563 fps	457 fps
RTX 4080 Super	826 fps	661 fps	529 fps	429 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	653 fps	522 fps	418 fps	339 fps
RTX 4070	560 fps	448 fps	358 fps	291 fps
RX 7800 XT	493 fps	394 fps	315 fps	256 fps
RTX 3080	480 fps	384 fps	307 fps	249 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	453 fps	362 fps	290 fps	236 fps
RTX 3070	413 fps	330 fps	264 fps	215 fps
RTX 4060	373 fps	298 fps	239 fps	194 fps
RTX 3060	320 fps	256 fps	205 fps	166 fps
GTX 1660 Super	232 fps	185 fps	148 fps	121 fps

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For a smooth experience in this 2D action-adventure title, an entry-level GPU such as the GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT is recommended. These graphics cards should handle the game's visuals comfortably at 1080p resolution and medium settings, providing a good balance between performance and visual fidelity. With the relatively modest minimum requirements, even integrated graphics on some modern CPUs might suffice for lower settings, but dedicated graphics are preferred for a smoother gameplay experience.

For players seeking higher performance, a mid-range GPU like the GTX 1660 or RX 5600 XT will allow for higher settings at 1080p and even 1440p at medium settings. This setup will enhance the game's artistic visuals and fluid animations without compromising frame rates. Overall, the game is accessible to a wide range of hardware configurations, making it a solid choice for those with various gaming rigs. If you have a capable GPU, expect an engaging adventure with smooth combat and exploration.

Performance profile

Action titles like A Handful of Dust reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — A Handful of Dust runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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