Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB run SCUM?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB clears the minimum bar for SCUM but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 44 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 17 | 13 | 23 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 3 GB | 6 GB | Recommended |
| 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 low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 27 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 16 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle SCUM
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | C | 49 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | C | 49 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 Fury | C | 49 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 590 | C | 46 | ▲ 2 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 | D | 44 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | D | 44 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB run SCUM?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB clears the minimum bar for SCUM but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 44 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 44 FPS at 1080p, 27 FPS at 1440p and 16 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low 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.