Cuphead
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Cuphead FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps | 717 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 799 fps | 640 fps | 520 fps |
1440p performance
| 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 | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 941 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 829 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps | 806 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 937 fps | 761 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 965 fps | 772 fps | 627 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 827 fps | 662 fps | 538 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 749 fps | 600 fps | 480 fps | 390 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 932 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 836 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 970 fps | 788 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 911 fps | 741 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 900 fps | 720 fps | 585 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 965 fps | 772 fps | 617 fps | 502 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 827 fps | 662 fps | 529 fps | 430 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 781 fps | 625 fps | 500 fps | 406 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 712 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 643 fps | 515 fps | 412 fps | 334 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 551 fps | 441 fps | 353 fps | 287 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
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About
Cuphead is a 2017 action indie game that stands out for its hand-drawn 1930s cartoon aesthetic and relentless boss-focused gameplay. The visual presentation is genuinely distinctive, featuring traditional cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings that recreate the classic animation style of the era. You can play solo or co-op as either Cuphead or Mugman while battling through increasingly challenging encounters.
From a performance standpoint, Cuphead is remarkably accessible and not demanding on modern hardware. An entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 552 is sufficient to run the game smoothly, and the minimum CPU requirement sits at just 154 benchmark points with 3 GB RAM. Even modest systems will achieve solid 60+ FPS at native resolution with maximum graphics settings, making this one of those games where older GPUs and budget builds perform admirably.
With an 84/100 rating, Cuphead is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy challenging action games with distinctive art direction. The punishing boss battles and charming retro presentation make it a standout title that remains engaging years after release.
Performance profile
September 2017 release. Cuphead was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
Action titles like Cuphead 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 — Cuphead 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.
