Can I run Garry's Mod?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseNov 29, 2006
- Playing now23 410
- Steam user reviews96 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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Garry's Mod system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 | Windows® 10/11 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Processor or better | 2.5 GHz Processor or better |
| Graphics | 1GB dedicated VRAM or better | 4GB dedicated VRAM or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Garry's Mod
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 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 2060 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 3060 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4060 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5060 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RX 9060 XT | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 3070 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4070 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5070 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RX 7800 XT | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RX 9070 XT | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4080 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5080 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4090 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5090 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Garry's Mod?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~300 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~300 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~300 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~300 FPSAmazon ↗
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