Upload Labs PC requirements, FPS and best settings

Quick answer: can your PC run Upload Labs?

How demanding is Upload Labs?

Where it lands among 937 modelled titles, and what that means for different classes of GPU.

We rate the graphics demand of Upload Labs at 4. That puts it above 0% of the 937 modelled games and firmly in the undemanding band.

Behind the number is the publisher minimum card, Intel HD Graphics 600 series, converted to an equivalent 1080p High workload. That makes the score comparable between games, though not exact for any single one.

What it means by card class

• RTX 5080, our example of a high-end card, manages roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p and 360+ FPS at 1440p, so you will not need to tune much.
• RTX 5060, our example of an entry card, manages roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p and 360+ FPS at 1440p, so you will not need to tune much.
• With an enthusiast card such as the RTX 5090 the game is limited by its engine long before the card, with roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p and 360+ FPS at 1440p according to our model.
• With a mid-range card such as the RTX 5070 the game is limited by its engine long before the card, with roughly 360+ FPS at 1080p and 360+ FPS at 1440p according to our model.

Processor demand is rated separately: Upload Labs scores 18 on our CPU scale, higher than 0% of the games we model.

System requirements for Upload Labs

Official minimum and recommended specs for Upload Labs, translated into frame rates.

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

What the requirements mean in practice

At the bottom end, Steam names Intel HD Graphics 600 series. That card manages roughly 147 FPS at 1080p on Low according to our estimates, falling to roughly 81 FPS on High.

The publisher gives a minimum specification and nothing higher, so we model Upload Labs from the minimum card. That makes the estimates more approximate than usual.

For the processor, Steam lists Intel Core i5-2500K (or AMD FX-8350 equivalent) with SSE4.2 support. In our model a chip in that class can prepare roughly 63 FPS in this game, so it will not hold back most mid-range cards.

You will need 1 GB RAM of RAM at minimum or 1 GB RAM to match the recommended spec, plus 200 MB available space on your drive.

What graphics card does Upload Labs need?

The lowest GPU we tested that delivers each target in Upload Labs, plus the first desktop RTX 50 card that does.

The lowest card we tested that holds 60 FPS at 1080p on High is the GTX 1060 6GB, and the first desktop RTX 50 card to do it is the RTX 5050.

Moving up to 1440p, the GTX 1060 6GB is the lowest card that holds 60 FPS on High, and the RTX 5050 is the first RTX 50 option.

4K is the hard case. With Quality DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling enabled, the RTX 5050 is where the RTX 50 range first delivers 60 FPS on High.

Cards across NVIDIA, AMD and Intel are included. To test your own parts, open the can my PC run it checker and check for a processor limit in the bottleneck checker.

Estimated Upload Labs FPS on 28 graphics cards

Projected frame rates for 28 GPUs from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel. Use the buttons to change resolution.

The fastest card here, the RTX 5090, returns around 360+ FPS at 1440p and 360+ FPS at 4K. The RTX 5050 sits at roughly 360+ FPS at 1440p, which shows how wide the range is in Upload Labs.

Full results table

All numbers are for High settings paired with a quick CPU. The last two columns use Quality upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS, if the game offers it). Results over 360 FPS appear as 360+. Compare two cards directly in the GPU comparison tool.

Graphics card verdicts: how each one handles Upload Labs

A verdict in plain English for twelve popular GPUs.

Verdicts below use High settings throughout. For older cards a weak result mostly means lowering the preset, since Low and Medium settings recover a lot of speed according to our model.

The step from an RTX 5060 (360+ FPS at 1440p) to an RTX 5070 (360+ FPS) is roughly 0% according to our model, a useful yardstick when choosing between the two.

Best Upload Labs settings at 1080p, 1440p and 4K

Settings that hold 60 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, worked out for this game.

1080p playbook

At 1080p, GTX 1660 Super, RTX 3060 12GB, RTX 4060 hold 60 FPS natively on High according to our model, so you can leave DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Use the table as a starting point: it shows the highest preset that still delivers 60 FPS for each card at 1080p.

1440p playbook

At 1440p, RTX 4060, RTX 5060, RTX 5070 hold 60 FPS natively on High according to our model, so you can leave DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Pick your card in the table for the preset and upscaling mode that keep 1440p above 60 FPS.

4K playbook

At 4K, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 Super, RTX 5080 hold 60 FPS natively on High according to our model, so you can leave DLSS, FSR or XeSS-style upscaling off and spend the headroom on settings.

Pick your card in the table for the preset and upscaling mode that keep 4K above 60 FPS.

Stepping up the RTX 50 range in Upload Labs

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

The biggest single step in Upload Labs is RTX 5050 to RTX 5060, worth roughly 0% at 1440p according to our model. The smallest is RTX 5050 to RTX 5060 at roughly 0%.

Because Upload Labs is light on graphics hardware, upgrades beyond the middle of the range mostly raise a number the game or CPU already limits, so a dearer card buys little.

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

Graphics memory for Upload Labs: how much is enough?

Estimated graphics memory use with High settings. Too little VRAM hurts smoothness whatever the GPU speed.

Expect roughly 2 GB of VRAM at 1080p, 2.6 GB at 1440p and 3.6 GB at 4K on High. Remember that this is an estimate derived from the recommended GPU.

If memory is tight, lower textures first: Medium brings the 1440p figure down to roughly 2.2 GB.

VRAM size by size

• On a 6 GB card, 1080p is comfortable, 1440p is comfortable and 4K is comfortable on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• With 8 GB the verdict is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K on High. Where it is short, Medium textures and upscaling are the practical fixes.
• 12 GB of VRAM reads as comfortable for 1080p, comfortable for 1440p and comfortable for 4K with High settings here. Memory is rarely a worry at these settings.
• A 16 GB card is comfortable at 1080p, comfortable at 1440p and comfortable at 4K 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.

Upload Labs CPU requirements

What a range of popular CPUs can feed a GPU here.

Steam lists Intel Core i5-2500K (or AMD FX-8350 equivalent) with SSE4.2 support as the minimum processor and Intel Core i5-2500K (or AMD FX-8350 equivalent) with SSE4.2 support as the recommended one. The table shows the most frames each chip can prepare according to our model, regardless of graphics settings.

With a low CPU score, Upload Labs should run well on older or cheaper processors, leaving the GPU to set the pace.

Use the Core i5-12400F as a yardstick: it feeds roughly 248 FPS here, so any card faster than that will be waiting on the processor.

Test your own pairing in the bottleneck checker and our system bottlenecks guide.

Which builds are balanced in Upload Labs?

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

Upload Labs leaves the processor as the limit in 7 of the seven pairings below. Take the RTX 4060 and Core i3-12100F: the CPU tops out around 189 FPS, below the roughly 360+ FPS the card could deliver at 1440p.

For balance, look at RTX 5090 with Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The CPU can prepare around 360+ FPS and the card can draw roughly 360+ FPS at 1440p, which is a close match.

None of these is a shopping list. They show how the balance shifts as you move up the range, and the bottleneck checker lets you try your own pair.

How much RAM and storage does Upload Labs need?

RAM and disk space from the Steam page, with a practical view.

1 GB RAM is the minimum and 1 GB RAM the recommended memory. Once Windows and your usual apps are counted, 16 GB covers it.

On disk, plan for roughly 0 GB free. At 100 Mbps with typical overhead that is roughly 0 min to download, or roughly 0 min at 500 Mbps.

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

Size your memory with the RAM calculator, which adds your usual background apps to what the game asks for. Check how long the install takes with the download time calculator.

Best settings for Upload Labs

A starting point for several popular cards. Every cell shows the best preset that still holds 60 FPS.

The table gives the best-looking setup that still holds 60 FPS in Upload Labs for each card and resolution.

• Adjust a single setting at once and watch the frame rate, so you know which setting did the work.
• Keep textures high when your card has the memory. They cost little speed. The model puts this game at 2.6 GB for 1440p.
• Reach for upscaling first. It costs little image quality and gains many frames. Choose the best-looking mode that still hits your target.
• Set a frame cap to your monitor to save power and heat, and check the VRR and frame cap calculator for a sensible figure.
• Lower the heaviest settings next. Shadows, volumetric effects and draw distance usually cost the most, if the game offers them.

Settings assume the game offers an upscaler; check the graphics menu. Want a tailored answer? Open the best settings generator, or compare modes in the DLSS and frame generation estimator.

Upload Labs on gaming laptops

What RTX 50 laptop GPUs manage at common wattages.

At typical power limits, RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop reach 60 FPS at 1080p on High according to our model, and RTX 5050 Laptop, RTX 5060 Laptop, RTX 5070 Laptop, RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, RTX 5080 Laptop, RTX 5090 Laptop also manage 1440p.

Laptop GPUs lose performance at lower power limits (TGP), and thin designs often cannot sustain them. Check the exact wattage of the model you are buying.

Try different wattages in the laptop TGP estimator.

Genre tips: playing Upload Labs well on PC

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

These are general tips for undemanding games of this type, not claims about how Upload Labs itself is built. Use them as a prompt for what to test.

• Simulation games usually keep the processor busy, so a strong CPU and plenty of RAM often help more than a bigger GPU.
• Free-to-play games often target a wide range of hardware, so upscaling and lower presets are usually well supported.

Screenshots of Upload Labs

Official screenshots of Upload Labs follow. They are promotional images, so your own settings and resolution will look different, but they show the art style.

Screenshots and artwork are promotional images from the Upload Labs Steam store page and belong to EnigmaDev Studios.

If you like Upload Labs: similar games to check

More PC game guides to compare with.

Games with a similar profile to Upload Labs are listed below, chosen by shared genre and closeness of graphics demand. Open one to see how its requirements and FPS compare.

• Door Kickers 2: Task Force North: demand score 4 against 4 for Upload Labs, so it is about as demanding. Shared genres: Simulation.
• Dressmaker: 4 on our demand scale, about as demanding as Upload Labs. Shared genres: Simulation.
• Keep Driving: 4 on our demand scale, about as demanding as Upload Labs. Shared genres: Simulation.
• With a demand score of 4, Umamusume: Pretty Derby is about as demanding as Upload Labs. Shared genres: Simulation.
• Little Witch in the Woods: demand score 4 against 4 for Upload Labs, so it is about as demanding. Shared genres: Simulation.
• Bills Must Be Paid: 4 on our demand scale, about as demanding as Upload Labs. Shared genres: Simulation.
• With a demand score of 4, Silly Linguine Cat Simulator Deluxe Online is about as demanding as Upload Labs. Shared genres: Simulation.
• ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs sits at 4 for graphics demand and is about as demanding as Upload Labs (4). Shared genres: Simulation.

About Upload Labs on PC

Steam players rate Upload Labs as Very Positive, with 89% of 5,060 reviews positive when we checked on 2026-11-02. Review scores say little about performance, but a large, positive audience means plenty of community advice on settings.

It was out for roughly 13 months when we wrote this guide, so expect patches and driver updates to move the numbers a little over time.

Steam features

The facts above are from the public Steam store page. We have not benchmarked every card, so treat the frame rates on this page as modelled estimates.

Method: where the Upload Labs numbers come from

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

For Upload Labs the demand score of 4 comes from the minimum GPU, the CPU score of 18 from the listed processor line, and the VRAM figure of 2 GB at 1080p High is 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 modelled estimates, 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.

Frequently asked questions about Upload Labs

Short answers to the most common questions about running Upload Labs on PC.

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