Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Rust system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.
Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Rust requirements.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 11 64bit |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
Source: official Rust website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 64bit | Windows 11 64bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics card | AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 | AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 |
| Storage | 45 GB | 45 GB |
Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.
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.
Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).
Rust needs at least Windows 11 64bit, a AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 processor, 12 GB of RAM, a AMD Radeon RX 470, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, Intel® Arc™ A580 graphics card and 45 GB of storage.
For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel® Core i7-6700K processor, 16 GB of RAM and a AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Intel Arc B580 graphics card.
8 GB is below the official minimum of 12 GB. Rust may start, but expect stutter and long loading times. 16 GB is a safe amount.
Barely — it is below the official minimum, expect low FPS on the lowest settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.
No, Rust is a paid game on PC.
Rust needs 45 GB of free space.
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