What GPU do I need to run Castlevania: Circle of the Moon?

The minimum GPU requirement for Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is Intel HD Graphics 4400. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Castlevania: Circle of the Moon?

The minimum system requirements for Castlevania: Circle of the Moon are: CPU: Intel Core i3-4160, GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play Castlevania: Circle of the Moon at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 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.

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

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1080p performance

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 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	859 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	906 fps	737 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	998 fps	799 fps	649 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	971 fps	777 fps	631 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	917 fps	734 fps	596 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	836 fps	669 fps	544 fps
RTX 4060	944 fps	755 fps	604 fps	491 fps
RTX 3060	809 fps	647 fps	518 fps	421 fps
GTX 1660 Super	587 fps	469 fps	376 fps	305 fps

1440p performance

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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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	921 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	868 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	815 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	991 fps	793 fps	644 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	850 fps	680 fps	552 fps
RX 7800 XT	936 fps	749 fps	599 fps	487 fps
RTX 3080	911 fps	728 fps	583 fps	473 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	860 fps	688 fps	550 fps	447 fps
RTX 3070	784 fps	627 fps	502 fps	408 fps
RTX 4060	708 fps	567 fps	453 fps	368 fps
RTX 3060	607 fps	486 fps	388 fps	316 fps
GTX 1660 Super	440 fps	352 fps	282 fps	229 fps

4K performance

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	906 fps	725 fps	589 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	842 fps	673 fps	547 fps
RX 7900 XTX	944 fps	755 fps	604 fps	491 fps
RTX 5080	890 fps	712 fps	570 fps	463 fps
RTX 4080 Super	836 fps	669 fps	535 fps	435 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	661 fps	529 fps	423 fps	344 fps
RTX 4070	567 fps	453 fps	363 fps	295 fps
RX 7800 XT	499 fps	399 fps	319 fps	260 fps
RTX 3080	486 fps	388 fps	311 fps	253 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	459 fps	367 fps	294 fps	238 fps
RTX 3070	418 fps	335 fps	268 fps	217 fps
RTX 4060	378 fps	302 fps	242 fps	196 fps
RTX 3060	324 fps	259 fps	207 fps	168 fps
GTX 1660 Super	235 fps	188 fps	150 fps	122 fps

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About

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, released in 2001, marked a significant shift in the series as it adopted an action/RPG structure inspired by the acclaimed Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Set within the sprawling environment of Dracula's castle, players control Nathan Graves as he uncovers artifacts that enhance his abilities and allow deeper exploration. Its compelling blend of platforming, combat, and RPG elements helps it stand out among the franchise's entries, although it has received a mixed critical reception with a score of 69/100.

For PC gamers looking to benchmark their performance with Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, the game is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements. An entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 530 and a CPU score of at least 3092 should provide a satisfactory experience. With just 4 GB of RAM needed, most modern systems can achieve smooth FPS, making this title ideal for lower-end setups, while higher-tier GPUs can deliver enhanced graphics settings and frame rates.

If you're a fan of the action/RPG genre, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is definitely worth considering, despite its slightly lower rating. Its engaging gameplay and rich exploration elements make it a nostalgic experience, particularly for those who appreciate the evolution of the Castlevania series.

Performance profile

Released in March 2001, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Extremely light — Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 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.

Storyline

Taking place in 1830, Circle of the Moon is set in one of the fictional universes of the Castlevania series. The premise of the original series is the eternal conflict between the vampire hunters of the Belmont clan and the immortal vampire Dracula. Circle of the Moon's protagonist, however, is Nathan Graves, whose parents died a decade ago to banish Dracula. Morris Baldwin, who helped in Dracula's banishment, trained him to defeat Dracula and the monsters; Morris ultimately chose him as his successor and gave him the "Hunter Whip", to the displeasure of Hugh, Morris' son who trained alongside him. At an old castle, Camilla, a minion of Dracula, revives him, only to be interrupted by the arrival of Morris, Nathan, and Hugh. Before they are able to banish him again, Dracula destroys the floor under Nathan and Hugh, causing them to plummet down a long tunnel. Surviving the fall and wishing to find his father, Hugh leaves Nathan behind. Nathan proceeds to search the castle for his mentor. Along the way, he learns that at the next full moon, Morris' soul will be used to return Dracula to full power. He also periodically encounters Hugh, who becomes more hostile as the game progresses. Eventually, Nathan encounters Camilla, who hints that she and Dracula are responsible for the changes in his personality. Nathan vanquishes Camilla in her true form and meets up with Hugh once more. Upon seeing him, Hugh immediately attacks him with the goal of proving himself to his father through Nathan's defeat; Nathan, however, realizes that Dracula is controlling Hugh. Nathan defeats him, and Dracula's control over Hugh breaks. Confessing that he doubted his self-worth when Nathan was chosen as successor, Hugh tasks him with Morris' rescue. Arriving at the ceremonial room, Nathan confronts Dracula, who confirms that he had tampered with Hugh's soul to cause the changes in his personality. They begin to fight and halfway through, Dracula teleports away to gain his full power. Hugh then frees his father and tasks Nathan with Dracula's banishment. Nathan continues the battle and defeats Dracula; escaping the collapsing castle, he reunites with Morris and Hugh. Nathan is declared a master vampire hunter by Morris. Hugh vows to retrain under Morris due to his failure.