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Garry's Mod
Facepunch Studios · 2006
Wondering how many FPS you'll get in Garry's Mod? The table below shows estimates across 5 PC tiers at 1080p High. Garry's Mod needs about 4GB RAM and 1GB VRAM — check your exact GPU + CPU here.
FPS Estimates
Estimated frames per second across presets
| Tier | Hardware | Low | Med | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | RTX 3060 / Ryzen 5 5600X | 321 | 263 | 229 | 160 |
| Mid | RTX 4060 / Ryzen 5 7600X | 342 | 281 | 244 | 171 |
| High | RTX 4070 Super / Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 448 | 368 | 320 | 224 |
| Enthusiast | RTX 4080 Super / Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 547 | 450 | 391 | 274 |
| Ultra | RTX 5090 / Core Ultra 9 285K | 630 | 518 | 450 | 315 |
System Requirements
RAM 4 GB
VRAM 1 GB
Genre Sandbox
Developer Facepunch Studios
Release Year 2006
Garry's Mod FAQ
How many FPS will I get in Garry's Mod?
FPS depends on your GPU and CPU. The estimates table above shows 5 hardware tiers at 1080p High — Garry's Mod needs about 4GB RAM and 1GB VRAM. Run your exact parts through the FPS calculator for your number.
What are the system requirements for Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod (2006) by Facepunch Studios requires approximately 4GB RAM and 1GB VRAM.
How do I boost FPS in Garry's Mod?
Enable upscaling if available, lower shadows and volumetrics first, and keep textures high if your VRAM covers it. Use the settings optimizer for your target FPS.