Can I run Garry's Mod?
Official Garry's Mod system requirements, player reports on Garry's Mod performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows® 10
- Processor
- 2 GHz Processor or better
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 1GB dedicated VRAM or better
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX® 9 compatible
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor
Recommended
- OS
- Windows® 10/11
- Processor
- 2.5 GHz Processor or better
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 4GB dedicated VRAM or better
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Storage
- 25 GB available space
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
What players say about performance
Garry's Mod generally runs well on most systems, providing a smooth experience with popular hardware and settings, though heavy addons and large maps may impact performance.
Drawn from 12 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Performance drops with heavy addons and large maps
- Not all systems handle high NPC spawn rates well
- Older hardware may struggle with some content
- Game isn't heavily optimized for all scenarios
What runs it well
- Runs well on most current systems
- Optimized for normal play without heavy NPCs or large maps
- Just requires a decent PC to run smoothly
- Can run on low-end PCs with basic settings
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.