Official specs from Steam
Factorio system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS | Windows 11, 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad core 3Ghz+ |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 11, 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Quad core 4Ghz+ from 2020 or newer |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | High sprite resolution, High quality compression |
macOS minimum
| OS | OS X 10.10 Yosemite |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2016 Mac |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 5 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Normal sprite resolution, Low quality compression, 1080p resolution |
macOS recommended
| Processor | 2020 Apple Silicon |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 10 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | High sprite resolution, High quality compression |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Factorio?
Minimum: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 1GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360 or Intel UHD Graphics 730. Recommended: DirectX 11 capable GPU with 4 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, Radeon RX 570, Intel Arc.
How much RAM does Factorio need?
Factorio needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Factorio?
Factorio requires 5 GB available space.
Does Factorio run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.