PC requirements
Factorio System Requirements
Factorio needs at least Quad core 3Ghz+, 8 GB RAM and DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer, 16 GB RAM and DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11, 10 | Windows 11, 10 |
| Processor | Quad core 3Ghz+ | Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 | DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution | High sprite resolution, High quality compression |
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Other platforms
Factorio is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running Factorio on PC
Can my PC run Factorio?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Factorio need?
5 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.