Rust System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Rust
Developer:
Facepunch Studios
Publisher:
Facepunch Studios
Release date:
8 February 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (13725 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.3 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Rust system requirements for PC

To run Rust, you'll need at least 10 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 670, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 980. As for your CPU, an Core i7-3770 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4790K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 670 2GB / AMD R9 280 better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-9590 or better
Pass RAM:
10 GB RAM
File size:
10 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 8.1 64bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 980 / AMD R9 Fury
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64bit
DirectX:
Version 12

Rust performance on your PC

Rust performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 980
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.5x faster than GeForce GTX 980. Your graphics card can run Rust at recommended settings according to Facepunch Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Rust 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
130−140
medium settings / 1080p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
130−140
QHD / 1440p
130−140
4K / 2160p
130−140

Rust performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4790K

Core i5-12400 is 2.4x faster than Core i7-4790K. Your CPU can run Rust at recommended settings according to Facepunch Studios.

FAQ

When was Rust released?
Rust was released on 8 February 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Rust?
You need a minimum of 10 GB RAM for Rust. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Rust?
Rust occupies about 10 GB of disk space.
Is Rust a demanding game?
Rust is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.3 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 13725 votes

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