Can I run SCP: Descent?
SCP: Descent needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseMar 20, 2024
- Steam user reviews56 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
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SCP: Descent system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | – |
| Processor | Intel Cor i5 or higher | estimated ≈ Core i5-6600K class (from the minimum specs) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher | estimated ≈ RTX 3060 class (from the minimum specs) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | estimated 16 GB (from the minimum specs) |
| Storage | 3 GB available space | – |
Estimated FPS in SCP: Descent
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 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 26 | 14 | 7 |
| RTX 2060 | 30 | 16 | 8 |
| RTX 3060 | 48 | 36 | 22 |
| RTX 4060 | 52 | 35 | 15 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 61 | 42 | 18 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 61 | 45 | 28 |
| RTX 5060 | 63 | 43 | 18 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 72 | 49 | 21 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 72 | 54 | 33 |
| RX 9060 XT | 68 | 50 | 30 |
| RTX 3070 | 68 | 46 | 20 |
| RTX 4070 | 83 | 61 | 37 |
| RTX 5070 | 99 | 73 | 44 |
| RX 7800 XT | 87 | 64 | 39 |
| RX 9070 XT | 127 | 94 | 57 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 125 | 93 | 56 |
| RTX 4080 | 133 | 98 | 60 |
| RTX 5080 | 145 | 107 | 65 |
| RTX 4090 | 171 | 127 | 77 |
| RTX 5090 | 217 | 161 | 98 |
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for SCP: Descent?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5060 8 GB ~63 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~85 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSGeForce RTX 5090 32 GB ~161 FPSView on Amazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSGeForce RTX 5080 16 GB ~65 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: Descent?
- SCP: Descent needs at least NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher. 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: Descent?
- Minimum: graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, processor Intel Cor i5 or higher, RAM 8 GB RAM.
- Can I run SCP: Descent on the Steam Deck?
- SCP: Descent is rated Unsupported on Steam Deck by Valve. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
