Spelunky
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Spelunky 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 | 916 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 873 fps | 709 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 989 fps | 791 fps | 633 fps | 514 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 | 931 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 982 fps | 798 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 927 fps | 753 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 845 fps | 687 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 955 fps | 764 fps | 620 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 818 fps | 655 fps | 532 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 741 fps | 593 fps | 475 fps | 386 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 993 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 922 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 827 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 960 fps | 780 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 902 fps | 733 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 891 fps | 713 fps | 579 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 955 fps | 764 fps | 611 fps | 496 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 841 fps | 673 fps | 538 fps | 437 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 818 fps | 655 fps | 524 fps | 425 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 773 fps | 618 fps | 495 fps | 402 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 636 fps | 509 fps | 407 fps | 331 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 545 fps | 436 fps | 349 fps | 284 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 395 fps | 316 fps | 253 fps | 206 fps |
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About
Spelunky (2012) is a challenging indie platformer that puts you in control of a spelunker descending into procedurally generated caves filled with treasure, enemies, and deadly traps. Created by Derek Yu as a remake of his original freeware title, the game combines roguelike elements with tight platforming mechanics to deliver an experience that's as unpredictable as it is addictive. Each run feels fresh thanks to the dynamic level generation, making it a standout in the indie scene.
From a performance standpoint, Spelunky is exceptionally accessible and will run smoothly on modest hardware. You'll easily achieve high FPS on integrated graphics or older GPUs, with most systems hitting 60 FPS without any issues. The game requires just 2 GB of RAM and scales beautifully across different graphics settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing older or budget-oriented PC configurations.
With an 87/100 rating, Spelunky is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy challenging platformers with roguelike progression. The combination of precise controls, clever design, and endless replayability makes it a timeless indie classic that belongs in any PC gamer's library.
Performance profile
July 2012 release. Spelunky 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. Spelunky 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 — Spelunky 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.
