Can I run Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod needs at least 1GB dedicated VRAM or better, and 4GB dedicated VRAM or better is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseNov 29, 2006
- Playing now22 213
- Steam user reviews96 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
Will it run on my PC?
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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 | 5120×1440 | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 2060 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 3060 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4060 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5060 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RX 9060 XT | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 3070 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4070 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5070 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RX 7800 XT | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RX 9070 XT | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4080 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5080 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 4090 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| RTX 5090 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
For your own PC: enter your graphics card and processor under Will it run on my PC? and you get the estimated FPS at every resolution and quality, with or without upscaling. Hardware you already entered on this site is filled in automatically.
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 B570 10 GB ~300 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~300 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~300 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~300 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Garry's Mod?
- Garry's Mod needs at least 1GB dedicated VRAM or better, and 4GB dedicated VRAM or better 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 Garry's Mod?
- Minimum: graphics 1GB dedicated VRAM or better, processor 2 GHz Processor or better, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 4GB dedicated VRAM or better.
- What PC do I need for Garry's Mod?
- For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 300 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Garry's Mod.
- Can I run Garry's Mod on the Steam Deck?
- Garry's Mod is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
