What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Rust
Rust recommends AMD Radeon RX 6600XT for a smooth experience, a RTX 30-series-era card in the modern class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Rust well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Rust asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Rust?
The developer recommends AMD Radeon RX 6600XT, a RTX 30-series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The minimum to just launch is lower: AMD Radeon RX 470.
Will an older card run Rust?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (AMD Radeon RX 470), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.