Can I run Factorio?
Factorio needs at least GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730, and GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseAug 14, 2020
- Playing now14 302
- Steam user reviews97 % positive
- Steam DeckVerified
- ProtonDBplatinum
Will it run on my PC?
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Factorio system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11, 10 | Windows 11, 10 |
| Processor | Quad core 3Ghz+ | Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 | DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Factorio
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 | 60 | 60 | 56 | 52 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 2060 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 3060 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4060 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5060 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RX 9060 XT | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 3070 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4070 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5070 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RX 7800 XT | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RX 9070 XT | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4080 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5080 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 4090 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| RTX 5090 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
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.
Factorio is limited by the processor in big battles or large late-game saves with many units, buildings or objects: there the real FPS can be much lower than the estimate above, which reflects a normal scene.
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Verified
Which graphics card do I need for Factorio?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~60 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~60 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSNot reachable with a single graphics card upgrade, limited by the game or the processor
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~60 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Factorio?
- Factorio needs at least GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730, and GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc 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 Factorio?
- Minimum: graphics GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730, processor Quad core 3Ghz+, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc.
- What PC do I need for Factorio?
- 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 60 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Factorio.
- Can I run Factorio on the Steam Deck?
- Factorio is rated Verified on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it platinum. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.
