Factorio
Factorio has an FPSHQ demand score of 42/100: moderate requirements — runs on mid-range cards like the RTX 3060 / RX 6600. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam.
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About the game
- Developer
- Wube Software LTD.
- Publisher
- Wube Software LTD.
- Release date
- August 14, 2020
- PC platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Mode
- multiplayer / co-op
- Steam reviews
- 196 118
- Metacritic
- 90/100
- Steam store page
- store.steampowered.com/app/427520
Factorio system requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11, 10 | Windows 11, 10 |
| Processor | Quad core 3Ghz+ | Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer |
| Memory | 8 GB ОЗУ | 16 GB ОЗУ |
| 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 | версии 11 | версии 11 |
| Storage | 5 GB | 10 GB |
| Notes | Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution | High sprite resolution, High quality compression |
Source: the game’s Steam page — requirements published by the developer.
How big is Factorio and does it need an SSD
Factorio needs 5 GB of free space for minimum requirements and 10 GB for recommended (the game’s Steam page, data as of Oct 8, 2026). requirements
The requirements of Factorio do not state a drive type — an SSD is not officially required; it only speeds up loading.
Source: official system requirements (the game’s Steam page), captured Oct 8, 2026. The size is the free space needed to install; updates and DLC can make it grow. store.steampowered.com
Tip: keep extra space beyond the listed size — updates are downloaded first and installed afterwards.
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FPS on different graphics cards
FPS forecast for Factorio on current 2024–2026 GPUs. Switch the graphics preset — the table recalculates. Average FPS at 1080p / 1440p / 4K.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | S | 265–405 | 230–350 | 150–225 |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 255–390 | 205–315 | 120–190 |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 240–370 | 185–290 | 105–165 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Super | A | 230–355 | 170–265 | 96–145 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 220–345 | 160–250 | 91–140 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 220–345 | 165–255 | 91–140 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 215–335 | 155–240 | 86–130 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 210–325 | 150–235 | 83–130 |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 195–305 | 135–215 | 74–115 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super | A | 205–320 | 145–225 | 80–125 |
| GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | B | 185–295 | 130–205 | 72–110 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | A | 185–290 | 130–200 | 69–110 |
* Average FPS: real measurements where available, otherwise the unified FPSHQ model. Actual FPS depends on the CPU, game patch and drivers. Reference GPU models without overclocking. methodology
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Green — 60+ FPS (comfortable), yellow — 30–60 (playable), red — below 30. Dashed line marks 60 FPS.
Which graphics cards can run Factorio
Cards at least as fast as the Steam minimum (DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730). FPS is an FPSHQ model forecast for 1080p High, not a measurement.
- Intel Arc A310 ≈28 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1050 Ti ≈28 FPS
- GeForce GTX 770 ≈30 FPS
- Radeon RX Vega 64 ≈60 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 ≈60 FPS
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti ≈65 FPS
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Can my PC run Factorio?
Factorio (2020): FPSHQ load index 42 out of 100. Per the FPSHQ model, GeForce RTX 3060 delivers 110–175 FPS at 1080p High and GeForce RTX 4070 105–165 FPS at 1440p Ultra; 6 of 12 popular GPUs hold 60+ FPS at 1440p Ultra. Developer's minimum GPU: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730; minimum RAM: 8 GB. Source of the numbers: per the system requirements on Steam (checked Oct 3, 2026); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ load index
- 42 FPSHQ index
- RTX 3060 · 1080p High
- 127 FPS model estimate
- RTX 4070 · 1440p Ultra
- 138 FPS model estimate
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