What GPU do I need to run Punch-Out!!?

The minimum GPU requirement for Punch-Out!! is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Punch-Out!!?

The minimum system requirements for Punch-Out!! are: CPU: Intel Core i5-4590, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play Punch-Out!! at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Punch-Out!! 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.

Punch-Out!!

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Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

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Punch-Out!! FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Punch-Out!! estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	327 fps	261 fps	209 fps	170 fps
RTX 4090	303 fps	243 fps	194 fps	158 fps
RX 7900 XTX	272 fps	218 fps	174 fps	142 fps
RTX 5080	257 fps	205 fps	164 fps	134 fps
RTX 4080 Super	241 fps	193 fps	154 fps	125 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	191 fps	153 fps	122 fps	99 fps
RTX 4070	163 fps	131 fps	105 fps	85 fps
RX 7800 XT	144 fps	115 fps	92 fps	75 fps
RTX 3080	140 fps	112 fps	90 fps	73 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	132 fps	106 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 3070	121 fps	96 fps	77 fps	63 fps
RTX 4060	109 fps	87 fps	70 fps	57 fps
RTX 3060	93 fps	75 fps	60 fps	49 fps
GTX 1660 Super	68 fps	54 fps	43 fps	35 fps

1440p performance

Punch-Out!! estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	245 fps	196 fps	157 fps	127 fps
RTX 4090	228 fps	182 fps	146 fps	118 fps
RX 7900 XTX	204 fps	163 fps	131 fps	106 fps
RTX 5080	193 fps	154 fps	123 fps	100 fps
RTX 4080 Super	181 fps	145 fps	116 fps	94 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	143 fps	114 fps	92 fps	74 fps
RTX 4070	123 fps	98 fps	78 fps	64 fps
RX 7800 XT	108 fps	86 fps	69 fps	56 fps
RTX 3080	105 fps	84 fps	67 fps	55 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	99 fps	79 fps	63 fps	52 fps
RTX 3070	90 fps	72 fps	58 fps	47 fps
RTX 4060	82 fps	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps
RTX 3060	70 fps	56 fps	45 fps	36 fps
GTX 1660 Super	51 fps	41 fps	32 fps	26 fps

4K performance

Punch-Out!! estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	131 fps	105 fps	84 fps	68 fps
RTX 4090	121 fps	97 fps	78 fps	63 fps
RX 7900 XTX	109 fps	87 fps	70 fps	57 fps
RTX 5080	103 fps	82 fps	66 fps	53 fps
RTX 4080 Super	96 fps	77 fps	62 fps	50 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	76 fps	61 fps	49 fps	40 fps
RTX 4070	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps	34 fps
RX 7800 XT	58 fps	46 fps	37 fps	30 fps
RTX 3080	56 fps	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	53 fps	42 fps	34 fps	28 fps
RTX 3070	48 fps	39 fps	31 fps	25 fps
RTX 4060	44 fps	35 fps	28 fps	23 fps
RTX 3060	37 fps	30 fps	24 fps	19 fps
GTX 1660 Super	27 fps	22 fps	17 fps	14 fps

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About

"Punch-Out!!" (2009) revives the classic boxing franchise with its unique blend of rhythm-based gameplay and cartoonish charm. Players control Little Mac as he faces off against a roster of quirky and memorable opponents, each with distinct fighting styles and entertaining backstories. The game features cel-shaded 2-D graphics that enhance the vibrant atmosphere, making it an enjoyable homage to the original arcade experience.

For those looking to get the best FPS performance while playing "Punch-Out!!", a setup with an entry-level GPU is sufficient, with a minimum score of around 9638 recommended. You'll want a CPU score of at least 4064 and a minimum of 4 GB RAM for smooth gameplay. This game's graphics settings are quite accessible, meaning most mid-range gaming rigs should easily achieve playable frame rates and deliver a satisfying experience without breaking a sweat.

If you enjoy arcade-style sports games, "Punch-Out!!" is definitely worth your time, especially given its solid rating of 85/100. With its engaging gameplay and nostalgic appeal, it stands out as a fun option for both newcomers and longtime fans of the franchise.

Performance profile

May 2009 release. Punch-Out!! 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.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Punch-Out!!. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.