Automation
Factorio PC requirements 2026 — Min & recommended specs
2D automation — single-thread CPU and RAM for megabases.
Quick summary — which PC for Factorio?
- Estimated minimum setup: Intel HD Graphics 3000 / AMD HD 6570, 4 Go, 3 Go.
- For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $650 – $975.
- For high 1440p: target $975 – $1425 (GTX 750 Ti / RX 460).
- For comfortable 4K: target $1425 – $1950 and above.
- Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $975 – $1425 tier.
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Factorio is a major automation title on PC in 2026. This PC4Games page explains what the game actually needs from your CPU, GPU, RAM and storage — beyond the minimum lines shown on Steam.
Factorio is among the more demanding titles in the PC4Games catalogue. Ultra settings and advanced post-processing need a recent mid-to-high-end GPU.
For a good experience we recommend a budget around $1,425 (PC4Games “comfort” tier). A $975 build handles 1080p on reduced to medium settings; for 1440p, high effects or streaming headroom, target $1,950 and above.
The official requirements table (minimum / recommended) and Amazon picks by budget tier are below. Use them as a baseline, then refine with the PC4Games comparator if you are unsure between desktop and laptop.
Suggested upgrade order: NVMe SSD first (loads and micro-stutters), then 16 GB RAM in dual-channel, then GPU and CPU. Update GPU drivers and enable Windows Game Mode before buying new hardware.
Direct answer: which PC to play Factorio?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $650 – $975
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $975 – $1425
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $1425 – $1950
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for Factorio
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-530 / AMD FX-6100 | Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-8350 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB (usines géantes) |
| Graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 / AMD HD 6570 | GTX 750 Ti / RX 460 |
| Storage | 3 GB | SSD 10 GB+ |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
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Which PC to buy for Factorio?
For smooth 1080p in Factorio, target a €400–600 build with SSD and 16 GB RAM where applicable.
Frequently asked questions about Factorio
Factorio without dedicated GPU?
Official minimum runs on iGPU — dedicated GPU only for multi-monitor.
RAM for megabase?
16–32 GB advised with thousands of entities.
