Can I run SCP: Contamination?
SCP: Contamination needs at least GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX580 8GB, and GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Vega 56 8GB is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
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SCP: Contamination system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5 7000 or AMD Ryzen 5 5400G | Intel i5 11000 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX580 8GB | GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Vega 56 8GB |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Storage | 6 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in SCP: Contamination
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 | 29 | 22 | 13 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 42 | 31 | 19 |
| RTX 2060 | 49 | 36 | 22 |
| RTX 3060 | 65 | 48 | 29 |
| RTX 4060 | 70 | 52 | 32 |
| RTX 5060 | 85 | 63 | 38 |
| RX 9060 XT | 91 | 68 | 41 |
| RTX 3070 | 91 | 68 | 41 |
| RTX 4070 | 112 | 83 | 50 |
| RTX 5070 | 133 | 99 | 60 |
| RX 7800 XT | 117 | 87 | 53 |
| RX 9070 XT | 171 | 127 | 77 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 170 | 126 | 76 |
| RTX 4080 | 179 | 133 | 81 |
| RTX 5080 | 184 | 145 | 88 |
| RTX 4090 | 184 | 171 | 104 |
| RTX 5090 | 184 | 184 | 132 |
Which graphics card do I need for SCP: Contamination?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~70 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~63 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5080 16 GB ~145 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~70 FPSView on Amazon ↗
Prices change often, check the current price in the store. Price check: 10/7/2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run SCP: Contamination?
- SCP: Contamination needs at least GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX580 8GB, and GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Vega 56 8GB 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 SCP: Contamination?
- Minimum: graphics GTX 1060 6GB or AMD RX580 8GB, processor Intel i5 7000 or AMD Ryzen 5 5400G, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GTX 1070 8GB or AMD Vega 56 8GB.
