PC requirements check

Can My PC Run Garry's Mod?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Garry's Mod system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU: 1GB dedicated VRAM or better
Min. CPU: 2 GHz Processor or better
Min. RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 10 GB

Free tool

Can your PC run Garry's Mod?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Garry's Mod requirements.

Graphics card (GPU)Processor (CPU)Memory (RAM)Operating system

Not sure? Press Win + R, type dxdiag and press Enter to see your CPU, RAM and GPU.

Official Garry's Mod PC requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows® 10	Windows® 10/11
CPU	2 GHz Processor or better	2.5 GHz Processor or better
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
GPU	1GB dedicated VRAM or better	4GB dedicated VRAM or better
Storage	10 GB	25 GB

Source: official Garry's Mod website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

How many FPS will you get in Garry's Mod? Open the FPS estimator →

Garry's Mod system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows® 10	Windows® 10/11
Processor	2 GHz Processor or better	2.5 GHz Processor or better
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Graphics card	1GB dedicated VRAM or better	4GB dedicated VRAM or better
Storage	10 GB	25 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Garry's Mod?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower

Graphics card: —
Processor: i3-4130 / 4160, Pentium G4560 / G5400
RAM: 4 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: —
Processor: Pentium G4560 / G5400, i3-6100 / 7100, Ryzen 3 1200
RAM: 8 GB

HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p

Graphics card: GTX 960, GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT, R9 380 / 280X / 390
Processor: i3-8100 / 9100, i5-4460 / 4690K, Ryzen 3 3200G / 2200G
RAM: 16 GB

Can my graphics card run Garry's Mod?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

GTX 1050 TiYesMedium – High
GTX 1650YesHigh – Max
GTX 1060 6GBYesHigh – Max
GTX 1660 SuperYesHigh – Max
RX 580YesHigh – Max
RTX 3050YesHigh – Max
RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)YesMedium – High

Garry's Mod PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Garry's Mod?

Garry's Mod needs at least Windows® 10, a 2 GHz Processor or better processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 1GB dedicated VRAM or better graphics card and 10 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Garry's Mod well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a 2.5 GHz Processor or better processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 4GB dedicated VRAM or better graphics card.

Can I run Garry's Mod with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Garry's Mod and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Garry's Mod?

Yes — on High to Max settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Garry's Mod free to play on PC?

No, Garry's Mod is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Garry's Mod need?

Garry's Mod needs 10 GB at minimum, and 25 GB is recommended.