Garry's Mod

Garry's Mod

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Garry's Mod (2006) on PC you need at least a 2 GHz Processor or better processor and a 1GB dedicated VRAM or better, with 4GB of RAM and 10GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 2.5 GHz Processor or better and a 4GB dedicated VRAM or better with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Garry's Mod with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Garry's Mod.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2 GHz Processor or better
  • GPU: 1GB dedicated VRAM or better
  • RAM: 4
  • Storage: 10
Recommended
  • CPU: 2.5 GHz Processor or better
  • GPU: 4GB dedicated VRAM or better
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 25

Garry's Mod — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Garry's Mod?
Garry's Mod needs at least a 2 GHz Processor or better CPU and a 1GB dedicated VRAM or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 10GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Garry's Mod?
For a smooth experience, Garry's Mod recommends a 2.5 GHz Processor or better and a 4GB dedicated VRAM or better with 8GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Garry's Mod need?
Garry's Mod requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Garry's Mod?
The minimum graphics card for Garry's Mod is a 1GB dedicated VRAM or better, while a 4GB dedicated VRAM or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.