Sonic Mania
Sonic Mania: FPSHQ load index — no data: the game’s requirements are outside the range where the model is checked against measurements, so FPS on this page is a low-confidence extrapolation. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
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Sonic Mania is a game by Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games. Steam release date: August 29, 2017. Steam reviews: 24 540. Minimum graphics card per Steam: DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB. It needs at least 2 GB of RAM.
About the game
- Developer
- Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, PagodaWest Games
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Release date
- August 29, 2017
- PC platforms
- Windows
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam reviews
- 24 540
- Metacritic
- 84/100
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/584400
Sonic Mania system requirements
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor | Core 2 Duo |
| Memory | 2 GB ОЗУ |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB |
| DirectX | версии 9.0c |
| Storage | 400 MB |
| Sound card | DirectX 9.0c Compatible |
| Notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Sonic Mania and does it need an SSD
Sonic Mania needs 400 MB of disk space, according to its official system requirements (the game’s Steam page, data as of Nov 9, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Sonic Mania do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Nov 9, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Sonic Mania on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 325–545 | 300–500 | 235–400 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 320–535 | 290–480 | 200–340 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 315–530 | 275–460 | 175–300 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 310–520 | 265–440 | 160–275 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 305–515 | 255–425 | 150–260 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 305–515 | 255–425 | 150–260 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 300–505 | 250–415 | 145–245 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 300–500 | 245–405 | 140–240 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 285–485 | 225–375 | 125–215 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 295–495 | 235–395 | 135–230 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 285–475 | 220–365 | 120–205 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 280–470 | 215–360 | 115–200 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
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Which graphics cards can run Sonic Mania
The most affordable cards the FPSHQ model expects to reach 60+ FPS at 1080p High. This is an estimate, not a measurement.
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈63 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈68 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Super ≈69 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1070 ≈77 FPS
- Radeon RX 5600 XT ≈81 FPS
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Can my PC run Sonic Mania?
Sonic Mania (2017): FPSHQ load index — no data (requirements outside the checked range). Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 195–320 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 180–305 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 10 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: DirectX 9.0c compliant video card 256MB; minimum RAM: 2 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Nov 9, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- no data
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 228 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 247 FPS model estimate
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