Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB run Scrap Mechanic?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB clears the minimum bar for Scrap Mechanic but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 53 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 24 | 5 | 27 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 0 GB | 12 GB | Minimum |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 33 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 19 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
VRAM headroom
At 8GB you are under the 12GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle Scrap Mechanic
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Arc A770 16GB | C | 58 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 | C | 55 | ▲ 2 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | C | 55 | ▲ 2 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc A770 8GB | C | 55 | ▲ 2 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | C | 53 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | C | 51 | ▼ 2 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB run Scrap Mechanic?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB clears the minimum bar for Scrap Mechanic but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 53 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 53 FPS at 1080p, 33 FPS at 1440p and 19 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.