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Can I run Factorio?

Factorio (2020) is a casual, indie and simulation game and a medium game for a PC. A mid-range graphics card such as a GTX 1650 or RX 580 class card plays it well.

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Factorio (Steam store picture)
Picture: Steam store, © Factorio publisher

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Choose the graphics card, processor and memory closest to yours. Not sure? On Windows press Win + R, type dxdiag and look at "Processor", "Memory" and the Display tab.

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Factorio system requirements

MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 11, 10Windows 11, 10
ProcessorQuad core 3Ghz+Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsDirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc
Storage5 GB available space10 GB available space

Source: the official Factorio Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Factorio?

To play it you need at least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti class graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: a Radeon RX 570 or faster, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 16 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti
  • GeForce GTX 960
  • GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • Radeon RX 570
  • GeForce GTX 1650
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6GB

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350
  • Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 40%, below the minimum, not playable well.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Factorio

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

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Factorio: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Factorio?
Minimum: OS Windows 11, 10; processor Quad core 3Ghz+; 8 GB RAM; graphics DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730; 5 GB available space.
What are the recommended requirements for Factorio?
Recommended: processor Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer; 16 GB RAM; graphics DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc; 10 GB available space.
What graphics card do I need for Factorio?
At least a GeForce GTX 750 Ti, GeForce GTX 960, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Radeon RX 570, GeForce GTX 1650, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Factorio?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Factorio run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Not well. The minimum is a dedicated graphics card (GeForce GTX 750 Ti class); with integrated graphics our checker gives 40% (below the minimum, not playable well).
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Factorio?
Yes for the minimum settings; 16 GB is recommended for smooth play.
How much storage does Factorio need?
Factorio needs 10 GB of free space.

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