Rust System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Rust
Developer:
Facepunch Studios
Publisher:
Facepunch Studios
Release date:
8 February 2018 (7 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (14972 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.7 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Rust system requirements for PC

To run Rust, you'll need at least 10 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon RX 570X, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce RTX 3060. As for your CPU, an Core i7-3770 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-4790K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GTX 1050 / AMD 500 Series or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-9590 or better
Pass RAM:
10 GB RAM
File size:
35 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
RTX 3060 / RX 570 Series or better
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or better
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
35 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 11 64bit
DirectX:
Version 12

Rust performance on your PC

Rust performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce RTX 3060

GeForce RTX 3060 is 8.9x faster than Radeon RX 570X. Your graphics card can run Rust at recommended settings according to Facepunch Studios.

Rust performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-4790K

Core i5-12400 is 2.4x faster than Core i7-4790K. Your CPU can run Rust at recommended settings according to Facepunch Studios.

FAQ

When was Rust released?
Rust was released on 8 February 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Rust?
You need a minimum of 10 GB RAM for Rust. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Rust?
Rust occupies about 35 GB of disk space.
Is Rust a demanding game?
Rust is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 14972 votes

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