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Cogs

Cogs

75/100
14 ratings2009Easy to run

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1080p performance

Cogs 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps999 fps989 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps999 fps848 fps
GTX 1660 Super999 fps946 fps757 fps615 fps

1440p performance

Cogs 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 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps980 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps954 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps901 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps821 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps913 fps742 fps
RTX 3060999 fps978 fps783 fps636 fps
GTX 1660 Super887 fps709 fps567 fps461 fps

4K performance

Cogs estimated FPS at 4K 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 fps989 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps933 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps876 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps852 fps692 fps
RTX 4070999 fps913 fps730 fps593 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps804 fps643 fps523 fps
RTX 3080978 fps783 fps626 fps509 fps
RTX 4060 Ti924 fps739 fps591 fps480 fps
RTX 3070842 fps674 fps539 fps438 fps
RTX 4060761 fps609 fps487 fps396 fps
RTX 3060652 fps522 fps417 fps339 fps
GTX 1660 Super473 fps378 fps303 fps246 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

DirectX 9 compatible 64 MB graphics card with hardware transform and lighting (T&L)

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Processor
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1.5 GHz CPU or better

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Memory
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1 GB

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About

Cogs, released in 2009, is a charming puzzle game that invites players into a world of mechanical creativity. As a casual indie title, it challenges you to build complex machines using sliding tiles across 50 engaging levels. The game distinguishes itself with its unique mechanism of unlocking new puzzles based on your efficiency and speed in assembling contraptions, making it both a fun and mentally stimulating experience.

When it comes to PC performance, Cogs is surprisingly accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 50 to run smoothly. Even with such modest hardware, players can expect solid FPS across various graphics settings. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, the game performs well on older systems, allowing a broad range of gamers to delve into its beautifully designed puzzles without demanding top-tier components.

Given its 75/100 rating, Cogs is a worthwhile play for those who enjoy light-hearted yet challenging puzzles. If you appreciate casual indie games that test your problem-solving skills, this title is certainly worth your time, especially for anyone seeking a low-demand gaming experience.

Performance profile

April 2009 release. Cogs targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Indie and casual titles are typically light on hardware. Cogs runs well on almost any modern GPU, including integrated graphics on recent laptops — you won't need a dedicated card for a smooth experience.

Extremely light — Cogs 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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