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Can I Run Scrap Mechanic?

Axolot Games · 2016

Enter the creative paradise of Scrap Mechanic! Build fantastic machines, go on adventures with your friends and defend against waves of evil Farmbots in this imaginative multiplayer survival sandbox. With Scrap Mechanic’s powerful creation tools you can engineer your own adventures!

Can You Run Scrap Mechanic?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Scrap Mechanic’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Scrap Mechanic — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Intel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
CPUCore i5-134002.6 GHz Dual CoreIntel Core i5 6600K
RAM16 GB8 GB16 GB
OSWindows 11Microsoft Windows 7 or laterMicrosoft Windows 7 or later

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? →

Scrap Mechanic is a demanding action game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 88 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 40 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 168 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~36–44 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~80–95 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~150–185 FPS

Excellent

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Scrap Mechanic System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Scrap Mechanic, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSMicrosoft Windows 7 or laterMicrosoft Windows 7 or later
Processor2.6 GHz Dual CoreIntel Core i5 6600K
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage15 GB available space15 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 or later Processor: Intel Core i5 6600K Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Scrap Mechanic — FAQ

Can I run Scrap Mechanic?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 88 FPS at 1080p in Scrap Mechanic. Budget GPUs get about 40 FPS and high-end GPUs around 168 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 Scrap Mechanic?+

Scrap Mechanic needs at least a 2.6 GHz Dual Core processor, a Intel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Microsoft Windows 7 or later.

Can Scrap Mechanic run without a graphics card?+

No — Scrap Mechanic is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel HD Graphics 520 or a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB memory and DirectX feature level 10.1).

How much RAM does Scrap Mechanic need?+

Scrap Mechanic officially requires a minimum of 8GB 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.