RX 580 runs SCUM at approximately ~6 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~27 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The RX 580 cannot sustain playable frame rates in SCUM at 4K High settings (~6 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here. Note: This title is currently in Early Access. Performance estimates include a conservative buffer — actual results may vary as the game continues to be optimized between patches.
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Can I run SCUM on RX 580?
Not at playable frame rates. The RX 580 delivers approximately 6 FPS in SCUM at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
What FPS does RX 580 get in SCUM at 1440p?
The RX 580 averages approximately 27 FPS in SCUM at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can RX 580 run SCUM at 4K?
The RX 580 averages approximately 6 FPS in SCUM at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About SCUM
Scum aims to evolve the multiplayer open world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, control and progression, where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival. Combining the methodical planning and management of hardcore survival with optional PvP ‘network events’ available to everyone at anytime, SCUM strikes a unique balance between complex…
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