Can I run To the Core?
To the Core needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 8xx or higher (or AMD equivalent). Lower-end GPUs or onboard , and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (or AMD equivalent) is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseJul 23, 2018
- Steam user reviews68 % positive
- ProtonDBgold
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To the Core system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or higher | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.6GHz or higher (Intel Atom x7-series, or AMD equivalent). SSE2 support required. | Quad-core 2.6GHz or higher (i5 or i7 series Intel processor or AMD equivalent). SSE2 support required. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 8xx or higher (or AMD equivalent). Lower-end GPUs or onboard GPUs may work, but support cannot be guaranteed. Screen resolution of 1280x720 or higher required. | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (or AMD equivalent) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in To the Core
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 65 | 48 | 29 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 93 | 69 | 42 |
| RTX 2060 | 108 | 80 | 48 |
| RTX 3060 | 144 | 107 | 65 |
| RTX 4060 | 156 | 115 | 70 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 184 | 136 | 83 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 184 | 136 | 83 |
| RTX 5060 | 188 | 139 | 85 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 216 | 160 | 97 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 216 | 160 | 97 |
| RX 9060 XT | 202 | 149 | 91 |
| RTX 3070 | 202 | 149 | 91 |
| RTX 4070 | 247 | 183 | 111 |
| RTX 5070 | 295 | 218 | 133 |
| RX 7800 XT | 260 | 192 | 117 |
| RX 9070 XT | 379 | 280 | 170 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 375 | 278 | 169 |
| RTX 4080 | 396 | 293 | 178 |
| RTX 5080 | 432 | 320 | 195 |
| RTX 4090 | 500+ | 379 | 230 |
| RTX 5090 | 500+ | 480 | 292 |
Which graphics card do I need for To the Core?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~156 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~115 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ~149 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~70 FPSView on Amazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run To the Core?
- To the Core needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 8xx or higher (or AMD equivalent). Lower-end GPUs or onboard , and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (or AMD equivalent) is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for To the Core?
- Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 8xx or higher (or AMD equivalent). Lower-end GPUs or onboard , processor Quad-core 1.6GHz or higher (Intel Atom x7-series, or AMD equivalent). SSE2 suppo, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (or AMD equivalent).
- Can I run To the Core on the Steam Deck?
- On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
