

Scum
Can your GPU run this game?
Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions
Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.
Scum FPS by GPU
Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality
Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions
1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 615 fps | 492 fps | 393 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 571 fps | 457 fps | 365 fps | 297 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 483 fps | 386 fps | 309 fps | 251 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 454 fps | 363 fps | 290 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 359 fps | 287 fps | 230 fps | 186 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 307 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 271 fps | 217 fps | 173 fps | 141 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 263 fps | 211 fps | 169 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 249 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 227 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 176 fps | 141 fps | 112 fps | 91 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 127 fps | 102 fps | 81 fps | 66 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 461 fps | 369 fps | 295 fps | 240 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 428 fps | 343 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 384 fps | 307 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 362 fps | 290 fps | 232 fps | 188 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 340 fps | 272 fps | 218 fps | 177 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 231 fps | 184 fps | 148 fps | 120 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 203 fps | 162 fps | 130 fps | 106 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 198 fps | 158 fps | 126 fps | 103 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 187 fps | 149 fps | 119 fps | 97 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 170 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 154 fps | 123 fps | 98 fps | 80 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 132 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 69 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 96 fps | 76 fps | 61 fps | 50 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 246 fps | 197 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 228 fps | 183 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 205 fps | 164 fps | 131 fps | 107 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 193 fps | 155 fps | 124 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 181 fps | 145 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 143 fps | 115 fps | 92 fps | 75 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 123 fps | 98 fps | 79 fps | 64 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 108 fps | 87 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 100 fps | 80 fps | 64 fps | 52 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 91 fps | 73 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 82 fps | 66 fps | 52 fps | 43 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps | 37 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps | 26 fps |

Where to buy
Scum
affiliate
$44.99
$17.99
-60% off
Minimum Hardware
* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Genres
About
Scum is a 2025 multiplayer open-world survival game that stands out through its focus on deep character customization and progression mechanics. Rather than relying purely on gear, the game emphasizes knowledge and skills as your primary survival tools, blending hardcore survival management with optional PvP events that keep the experience fresh and unpredictable. Its unique approach to the survival genre has earned it a solid reception among players seeking something more methodical than typical action games.
The game runs on relatively modest hardware, making it accessible to most PC gamers. You'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and a CPU with a benchmark score around 4228, but more importantly, an entry-level GPU with a score of approximately 8540 will handle minimum settings. For stable 60+ FPS at higher graphics settings, we recommend stepping up to a mid-range GPU, which provides comfortable performance across various benchmark scenarios and allows you to experience the game's environments without performance bottlenecks.
If you enjoy survival games with social elements and complex progression systems, Scum delivers a compelling experience despite its 69/100 rating. The game rewards patience and planning over reflexes, making it perfect for players who prefer methodical gameplay over fast-paced action.
Performance profile
June 2025 release. As a current-generation title, Scum pushes modern hardware — expect to need an RTX 40-series or RX 7000-series GPU to enjoy it at native 4K Ultra without leaning on upscaling.
MMO-style titles like Scum pile up draw calls in crowded hubs and raid zones. CPU single-thread performance often caps your framerate in cities even with a flagship GPU; a fast CPU matters more than a faster card.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Scum. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
In a not-too-distant future where entertainment has turned bloodthirsty, the powerful TEC1 corporation transforms convicted prisoners into unwilling stars of the world’s most brutal survival show: SCUM. Dropped onto a deadly island, inmates must fight, hunt, craft, and outsmart both each other and the horrors engineered to keep viewers watching. Every kill, escape, alliance, and betrayal feeds the broadcast, earning fame, sponsors, and the faint hope of survival. But on SCUM Island, freedom is never guaranteed, death may not be the end, and every desperate choice is part of the show.





