Can I Run SCUM?
Gamepires · 2025
Welcome to SCUM, a ruthless open-world survival game where deep character customization defines the prisoner you become. Loot, craft, hunt, build, and fight to outlast a hostile island where every choice can change your fate. Stay alive. Stay dangerous. Become harder to kill.
Can You Run SCUM?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against SCUM’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run SCUM — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
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? →SCUM is a extremely demanding action game from 2025. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 67 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 30 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 127 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~60–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~115–140 FPS
Great
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SCUM System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for SCUM, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 80 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD Required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
SCUM — FAQ
Can I run SCUM?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 67 FPS at 1080p in SCUM. Budget GPUs get about 30 FPS and high-end GPUs around 127 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 SCUM?+
SCUM needs at least a Intel Core i5-4430 / AMD FX-6300 processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB graphics card, 16GB of RAM, 80 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can SCUM run without a graphics card?+
No — SCUM is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB).
How much RAM does SCUM need?+
SCUM officially requires a minimum of 16GB of RAM. 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.