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Candy gun

Candy gun

2021Easy to run

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1080p performance

Candy gun estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps978 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps932 fps757 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps845 fps676 fps549 fps

1440p performance

Candy gun estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps994 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps852 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps990 fps805 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps903 fps734 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 3060999 fps874 fps699 fps568 fps
GTX 1660 Super792 fps633 fps507 fps412 fps

4K performance

Candy gun estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps984 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps883 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps833 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps963 fps783 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps951 fps761 fps618 fps
RTX 4070999 fps816 fps652 fps530 fps
RX 7800 XT898 fps718 fps575 fps467 fps
RTX 3080874 fps699 fps559 fps454 fps
RTX 4060 Ti825 fps660 fps528 fps429 fps
RTX 3070752 fps602 fps482 fps391 fps
RTX 4060680 fps544 fps435 fps353 fps
RTX 3060583 fps466 fps373 fps303 fps
GTX 1660 Super422 fps338 fps270 fps220 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO 512

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Processor
Minimum required

Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU G530 @2.40 GHz

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Memory
Minimum required

2 GB

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Genres

About

Candy Gun, released in 2021, blends casual, indie, and strategy elements into an engaging gameplay experience. Players are tasked with shooting colorful caramels to create chains of sweets that disappear when three or more pieces of the same color are hit. This unique mechanic not only provides a visually stimulating challenge but also encourages strategic thinking as players swap caramel colors for optimal gameplay.

In terms of PC performance, Candy Gun is quite accessible, making it ideal for gamers with entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement of around 323 points, players can expect smooth FPS on basic systems. For optimal performance, even budget-friendly GPUs can handle the game well, allowing for decent graphics settings without a hitch. Players with only 2 GB of RAM will find that the game runs efficiently without straining their systems.

If you're a fan of casual puzzle games or looking for a fun and light-hearted title, Candy Gun is worth playing. Its charming design and engaging mechanics have garnered positive feedback, making it a delightful choice for both casual gamers and strategy enthusiasts alike.

Performance profile

Released in August 2021, Candy gun targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.

As a strategy title, Candy gun is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.

Extremely light — Candy gun 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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