Quick answer: This guide walks you through the topic step by step with practical examples and configuration tips.
This overview helps you choose the right hardware for your Satisfactory server – depending on player count, factory size and whether you use mods.
Without Mods (Vanilla Satisfactory)
Vanilla refers to a pure Satisfactory server without additional mods – only the content provided by the game. The values are guidelines for normal gameplay.
| Players | RAM | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 8–12 GB | 4 cores at 3.4 GHz+ |
| 4–8 | 12–16 GB | 4–6 cores at 3.8 GHz+ |
| 8–16 | 16–24 GB | 6 cores at 4.0 GHz+ |
| 16+ | 24 GB+ | 6–8 cores at 4.5 GHz+ |
Important: Satisfactory primarily runs on a single thread. A CPU with high clock speed (3.4 GHz+) is more important than many cores. A modern i5 at 4.5 GHz beats an old 16-core Xeon.
With Mods
Mods like Refined Power, Farming Mod or larger blueprint collections noticeably increase resource consumption. Plan an extra 2–4 GB RAM.
| Players | RAM | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | 10–16 GB | 4 cores at 3.8 GHz+ |
| 4–8 | 16–24 GB | 4–6 cores at 4.0 GHz+ |
| 8–16 | 24–32 GB | 6–8 cores at 4.5 GHz+ |
| 16+ | 32 GB+ | 8 cores at 4.8 GHz+ |
RAM requirements by playstyle
| Playstyle | RAM | CPU |
|---|---|---|
| Casual 2-4 players | 8–12 GB | Standard |
| Large factories (4 players) | 16 GB | Strong single-core performance |
| More than 4 players | 16 GB+ | High-end CPU |
Storage
- Vanilla: 25–40 GB
- With mods: 30–50 GB
- In general: NVMe SSD is mandatory – HDD causes noticeable stuttering during autosave
Network
- Plan about 1–2 Mbps upload per player
- From 4 players, at least 10 Mbps upload recommended
- Ports UDP 7777, 15777 and 15000 must be open
Summary: How to choose the right hardware
- Estimate player count: How many people do you expect simultaneously?
- Consider factory size: Large factories need more RAM than small ones
- Mods yes/no: With mods, choose one tier higher than your player count suggests
- CPU: High single-core performance (3.4 GHz+) > many cores
- RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended for most servers
- Storage: NVMe SSD, no HDD