Garry's Mod
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~56 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Release
- Nov 29, 2006
- Developer
- Facepunch Studios
- Publisher
- Valve
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
SandboxModdableMultiplayerPhysicsBuildingCasualFunnyFirst-PersonSingleplayerFPS
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What you need for Garry's Mod
Garry's Mod needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Garry's Mod →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 138 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 150 | 105 | 63 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 174 | 122 | 73 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 207 | 145 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 291 | 204 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 273 | 164 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 284 | 170 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 271 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Garry's Mod system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 | Windows® 10/11 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Processor or better No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | 2.5 GHz Processor or better No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | 1GB dedicated VRAM or better No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | 4GB dedicated VRAM or better No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB | 25 GB |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Notes | Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor | — |
Source: Steam.
Garry's Mod on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 56 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 46 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 53 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 29
- Engine
- Source
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCaptions availableSteam WorkshopColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSteam CloudValve Anti-Cheat enabledIncludes level editorIncludes Source SDKRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (31)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Croatian, Estonian, Hebrew, Lithuanian, Slovak
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- September 2026 UpdatePatch2026-09-16
- September 2026 Update is coming soonPatch2026-09-09
- April 2026 UpdatePatch2026-04-29
- April 2026 Update is coming soonPatch2026-04-23
- December 2025 PatchPatch2025-12-10
- November 2025 UpdatePatch2025-11-12
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Garry's Mod run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Garry's Mod's recommended spec. We estimate ~60 fps at 1080p high (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the low preset (~42 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Garry's Mod run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Garry's Mod Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~56 fps on the ultra preset (range 45–67, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the high preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Garry's Mod at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Garry's Mod by brand.
Can I run Garry's Mod on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~78 fps (range 62–94, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~82 fps at 1080p low. Garry's Mod on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Garry's Mod need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Garry's Mod. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does Garry's Mod take?
Garry's Mod needs 25 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows® 10.