Factorio System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Factorio
Developer:
Wube Software
Publisher:
Wube Software
Release date:
25 February 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.7 / 5 (266 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Factorio system requirements for PC

To run Factorio, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 260, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R7 360. As for your CPU, an Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 10.1 capable GPU with 512 MB VRAM - GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 4850 or Intel HD Graphics 5500
Pass CPU:
Dual core 3Ghz+
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
3 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista (64 Bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 11 capable GPU with 2 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360
Pass CPU:
Quad core 3Ghz+
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
3 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10, 8, 7 (64 Bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

Factorio performance on your PC

Factorio performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R7 360
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 5.5x faster than Radeon R7 360. Your graphics card can run Factorio at recommended settings according to Wube Software.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Factorio FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
240−250
medium settings / 1080p
240−250
high settings / 1080p
240−250
ultra settings / 1080p
240−250

Factorio performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run Factorio at recommended settings according to Wube Software.

FAQ

When was Factorio released?
Factorio was released on 25 February 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Factorio?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Factorio. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Factorio?
Factorio occupies about 3 GB of disk space.
Is Factorio a demanding game?
Factorio is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

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