Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 470IntelArc A580
- CPU
- IntelCore i5-6600K
- RAM
- 12 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Rust System Requirements
- 45 GB
- Windows 11
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- Native Mac version
- Out 2/8/2018
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIARTX 3060AMDRX 6600 XTIntelArc B580
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-6700K
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 6 GB
Rust is a medium-demand game; the recommended target needs roughly the performance of a desktop RTX 3060. Lower shadows and effects first for more frames, then texture quality if VRAM is tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pRX 470Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRTX 3060About an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 4070 Super1.8× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 5070 Ti2.3× an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIARTX 3060AMDRX 6600 XTIntelArc B580CPU
AMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-6700K
RAM
16 GB
VRAM
6 GB
Settings
High
Lower shadows or effects if frame rate dips below 60 FPS on the High preset.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 1060AMDRX 470IntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060AMDRX 6600 XTIntelArc B580 | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 4070 SuperAMDRX 9070 | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5070 TiAMDRX 7900 XTX |
| CPU | IntelCore i5-6600K | AMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-6700K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-13400 | AMDRyzen 7 5700GIntelCore i5-13400 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | — | DLSS Quality | — | DLSS Quality |
Storage: 45 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT
Laptops that run Rust
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 890Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4060 LaptopAMDRX 7700Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
Rust on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Unsupported
Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.
Can you play Rust on Mac?
Yes: Rust has a native macOS version on Steam.
Minimum
OS: macOS Monterey (version 12) CPU: Apple M1 RAM: 12 GB RAM GPU: Apple M1 Storage: 45 GB available space
Recommended
OS: macOS Monterey (version 12) CPU: Apple M1 Pro / Max / Ultra RAM: 16 GB RAM GPU: Apple M1 Pro / Max / Ultra Storage: 45 GB available space
FAQ
How many GB is Rust?
The PC version needs about 45 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Rust?
GTX 1060 / RX 470, Ryzen 5 1400 / i5-6600, 12 GB RAM, Windows 11 64bit. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Rust?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Rust?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Rust?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Rust?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 890M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4060 Laptop, RX 7700S.
Can you play Rust on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Rust on Mac?
Yes. Rust has a native macOS version on Steam.
Buy Rust
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system