Can I Run Rust?
Facepunch Studios · 2018
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Can You Run Rust?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Rust’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Rust — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 11 64bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Rust is a extremely demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 74 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 33 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 141 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–36 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–80 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~125–155 FPS
Great
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Rust System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Rust, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 45 GB available space | 45 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64bit Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 45 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended or expect longer than average load times.
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 64bit Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 45 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Rust — FAQ
Can I run Rust?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 74 FPS at 1080p in Rust. Budget GPUs get about 33 FPS and high-end GPUs around 141 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Rust?+
Rust needs at least a AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 processor, a AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 graphics card, 12GB of RAM, 45 GB available space of storage, running Windows 11 64bit.
Can Rust run without a graphics card?+
No — Rust is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580).
How much RAM does Rust need?+
Rust officially requires a minimum of 12GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.