Dinkum PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Can your PC run Dinkum? The short answer

Where Dinkum ranks for hardware demand

Where it lands among 937 modelled titles, and how that plays out for entry, mid-range and high-end cards.

With a demand score of 32, Dinkum asks more of a graphics card than 83% of the 937 games in our list. We call that demanding.

It comes from the recommended card on the Steam page (RTX 3060 12GB / RX 6600 XT 8GB), which we map onto a common performance scale and convert to 1080p High. Treat it as a relative guide.

What it means by card class

• For an entry card we use the RTX 5060. It returns close to 118 / 76 / 37 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on High. Reaches 76 FPS at 1440p, enough for a smooth 60 FPS experience.
• As a mid-range card, the RTX 5070 manages 184 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p and 75 FPS at 4K. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 75 FPS before any upscaling.
• Take an enthusiast card, the RTX 5090: close to 184 FPS at 1080p, 184 FPS at 1440p and 162 FPS at 4K on High. Holds roughly 162 FPS at 4K, so resolution is not the limit.
• As a high-end card, the RTX 5080 manages 184 FPS at 1080p, 179 FPS at 1440p and 102 FPS at 4K. Comfortable at 4K on High, around 102 FPS before any upscaling.

For the processor we score Dinkum at 44, which is above 92% of our data set.

System requirements for Dinkum

Everything Steam lists for Dinkum, then what it means for real hardware.

Published by the developer on Steam and subject to change with patches.

What the requirements mean in practice

At the bottom end, Steam names GTX 1650 4GB / RX 570 4GB. That card manages roughly 55 FPS at 1080p on Low in our estimates, falling to close to 30 FPS on High.

At the recommended level Steam lists RTX 3060 12GB / RX 6600 XT 8GB. We estimate 74 FPS at 1080p and 48 FPS at 1440p on High. That is above 60 FPS at 1080p, so the recommended spec reads as a comfortable 1080p target.

On the CPU side the recommended entry is Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, which our model rates at roughly 101 FPS of frame preparation for Dinkum.

Memory is listed as 8 GB RAM at minimum and 16 GB RAM recommended, with 2 GB available space needed on disk.

Best graphics card for Dinkum by target

Which card hits which target in Dinkum, from a 30 FPS floor to 4K.

The lowest card we tested that holds 60 FPS at 1080p on High is the RTX 2060, and the first desktop RTX 50 card to do it is the RTX 5050.

For a smooth 1440p on High you want at least the RTX 4060. Within the RTX 50 range that means the RTX 5060 or above.

For 4K, DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling does most of the work: with Quality upscaling the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the first RTX 50 card to hit 60 FPS on High.

The table covers NVIDIA, AMD and Intel cards. For a personal answer with your own CPU and RAM, use the can my PC run it checker or look for a CPU bottleneck with the bottleneck checker.

Dinkum frame rates: 28 cards compared

Estimated frame rates for 28 graphics cards from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Switch resolution below.

Top to bottom, the RTX 5090 averages close to 184 FPS at 1440p (162 FPS at 4K) against 57 FPS for the RTX 5050 at 1440p. Where you land depends on the card and resolution you choose.

Full results table

All numbers are for High settings and a fast processor. Upscaled columns assume the Quality mode of whichever upscaler the game provides. Anything over 360 FPS is capped at 360+ for display. Put two cards side by side in the GPU comparison tool.

Is your graphics card good enough for Dinkum?

A verdict in plain English for twelve popular graphics cards.

Each verdict compares the card with a 60 FPS target with High settings. Where a card falls short, the usual fix is a lower preset or DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling, which the settings section prices in.

The step from an RTX 5060 (76 FPS at 1440p) to an RTX 5070 (131 FPS) is close to 71% in our model, a useful yardstick when choosing between the two.

Resolution playbook for Dinkum: 1080p, 1440p and 4K

One plan per resolution, each aimed at a steady 60 FPS in this game.

1080p playbook

For 1080p play, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060, RTX 5060 clear 60 FPS on High without any DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling in our estimates, which leaves room to raise individual settings.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 1080p in our model.

1440p playbook

1440p is straightforward on RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070, which hold 60 FPS on High natively here, so you only need upscaling for extra smoothness.

Start from the preset that still hits 60 FPS, then raise one setting at a time. The table gives the best preset for each card.

4K playbook

Native 4K works on RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080, all above 60 FPS on High in our model. Upscaling then becomes optional rather than required.

Each row below is the best-looking combination that still holds 60 FPS at 4K in our model.

Is a graphics card upgrade worth it for Dinkum?

How much faster each next RTX 50 card is at 1440p with High settings.

Of the six steps up the RTX 50 range, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB to RTX 5070 gives the most in Dinkum (close to 43% at 1440p), while RTX 5080 to RTX 5090 gives the least (close to 3%).

Each step costs more than the last, so weigh the percentage against the price. The gain in Dinkum usually shrinks as you climb, which is typical of graphics cards.

Compare options directly in the upgrade value calculator or the GPU price to performance calculator.

Graphics memory for Dinkum: how much is enough?

What the game is likely to want from graphics memory on High. Falling short of VRAM causes stutter even with a quick GPU.

Estimated graphics memory use is 5 GB at 1080p, 6.5 GB at 1440p and 9.0 GB at 4K with High settings. The figure is an estimate derived from the recommended GPU.

Dropping texture quality is the quickest way to save memory: stepping from High to Medium trims the estimate to close to 5.5 GB at 1440p.

VRAM size by size

• On a 6 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is short of memory and 4K is short of memory on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• An 8 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and short of memory at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• A 12 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• On a 16 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is comfortable and 4K is comfortable on High. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.

Run your own numbers in the VRAM calculator and see how much VRAM you need for gaming.

Dinkum CPU requirements

Which processors keep a fast graphics card busy in this game.

The published CPU range runs from Intel Core i3-13100 / AMD Ryzen 3 4100 to Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. We turn that into a frame-rate ceiling for nine popular processors in the table.

This is a CPU-leaning game by our measure (ahead of 92% of the 937 we model), so do not skimp on the processor when you upgrade the graphics card.

A Core i5-12400F tops out near 101 FPS in Dinkum in our estimates, a handy line to compare against your card.

Check your own CPU and GPU together in the bottleneck checker and read system bottlenecks guide.

CPU and GPU pairings for Dinkum

Does the CPU or the GPU set the pace? Seven example builds.

Dinkum leaves the processor as the limit in 1 of the seven pairings below. Take the RTX 5090 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D: the CPU tops out around 212 FPS, below the roughly 283 FPS the card could deliver at 1440p.

Our model finds RTX 5080 plus Ryzen 7 7800X3D the most evenly matched build here: roughly 184 FPS from the processor against close to 179 FPS from the card at 1440p.

Use the table to see how balance changes, then enter your real parts in the bottleneck checker for a personal answer.

RAM and storage for Dinkum

What Steam lists for memory and disk space, and what it means in practice.

Memory first. Steam sets 8 GB RAM as the minimum and 16 GB RAM as the recommended amount. With Windows, a browser and a chat app open, 16 GB leaves comfortable headroom.

On disk, plan for close to 2 GB free. At 100 Mbps with typical overhead that is roughly 3 min to download, or close to 1 min at 500 Mbps.

On drives: Steam does not insist on an SSD, though one will shorten loads.

Add up your own needs in the RAM calculator: it adds Windows, a browser and any streaming to the game's own needs. Time the download with the download time calculator.

Best settings for Dinkum

Starter settings for six well-known cards. Every cell shows the best preset that still holds 60 FPS.

These are our model's best 60 FPS setups for Dinkum, ranked by image quality.

• Leave textures on High if you have the VRAM. The speed cost is small. Our estimate for this game is 6.5 GB for 1440p.
• Cap your frame rate to match your display and keep the PC cooler, and the VRR and frame cap calculator suggests a sensible number.
• Start with upscaling. It gives up little detail for a large frame-rate gain. Pick the highest quality mode that hits your target.
• Adjust a single setting at once and watch the frame rate, so you know which setting did the work.
• Lower the heaviest settings next. If the menu has shadows, fog or draw distance options, those are the usual culprits.

These tables assume the game includes an upscaler, so look in its graphics menu. Get a personal recommendation in the best settings generator or compare every mode in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Dinkum on gaming laptops

What RTX 50 laptop GPUs manage at common wattages.

Among RTX 50 laptop GPUs, RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop clear 60 FPS at 1080p on High at typical wattage, with RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop also holding 60 FPS at 1440p.

Treat laptop numbers cautiously. Wattage, cooling and memory vary between makers, so the same chip can land well below the figures above.

Explore different TGP values in the laptop TGP estimator.

What to watch for in Dinkum

General guidance for this kind of game, chosen from the Steam genres and features.

Treat these as rules of thumb for games of this type. They come from the genres on the Steam page, not from testing Dinkum directly.

• Large builds, towns or factories can push memory and processor use up over time, so leave some headroom beyond the stated minimum.
• Because the load is light, a frame cap and power-saving settings are worth more than extra graphics options.
• Adventure titles often reward cinematic settings, so lean on higher textures and spend upscaling where it is least visible.
• Full controller support is listed, so playing from the sofa on a TV is an option, where 60 FPS is usually the sensible target.
• Small teams sometimes skip advanced graphics menus, so resolution scaling and a frame cap may be your best tools.
• Co-operative play adds network and CPU load, so keep background apps closed when playing with friends.

Dinkum screenshots

A look at Dinkum from the official Steam gallery. Visual detail is what you trade away when you drop presets, so it helps to see what you are keeping.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the Dinkum Steam store page and belong to James Bendon and KRAFTON, Inc..

Dinkum compared with similar games

More PC game guides to compare with.

Not sure about Dinkum? Compare it with these games, picked for similar demand and overlapping genres, each with its own full guide.

• Slime Rancher 2 scores 32 on the same scale (Dinkum scores 32), which makes it about as demanding. Shared genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation.
• Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online sits at 4 for graphics demand and is lighter than Dinkum (32). Shared genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation.
• Keep Driving: demand score 4 against 32 for Dinkum, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation.
• VOID/BREAKER sits at 35 for graphics demand and is about as demanding as Dinkum (32). Shared genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation.
• SULFUR: 28 on our demand scale, lighter than Dinkum. Shared genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation.
• Little Witch in the Woods: demand score 4 against 32 for Dinkum, so it is lighter on graphics. Shared genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation.
• Hello Kitty Island Adventure sits at 8 for graphics demand and is lighter than Dinkum (32). Shared genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation.
• over the hill sits at 23 for graphics demand and is lighter than Dinkum (32). Shared genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation.

Dinkum: facts and Steam features

On Steam the game sits at Very Positive: 93% positive across 15,868 reviews at the time of checking (2026-11-02). Larger communities tend to share more settings guides and fixes.

It was out for close to 19 months when we wrote this guide, so expect patches and driver updates to move the numbers a little over time.

Steam features

Details here come from Steam's public store listing. We have not tested the game on every card, so frame rates on this page are estimates from our model.

Method: where the Dinkum numbers come from

A short, honest note on how the numbers are produced.

The inputs for Dinkum are a graphics demand of 32 (taken from the recommended card), a processor score of 44 (from the listed processor line) and 5 GB of VRAM at 1080p High (estimated from the demand score).

In short: card performance divided by game demand, adjusted for resolution, preset and upscaling, reduced when VRAM is short and capped by processor speed.

These are estimates from our model, not benchmarks. Real results change with drivers, patches, cooling, the scene you play and your processor. Use the numbers to compare cards and settings, then check them in the game.

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