Squad Server Hardware Sizing
Get minimum and recommended hardware specs for your Squad server. Adjust player slots, mods, and demo recording to see how requirements change.
Server Configuration
Recommended Specs for 80 Players
Minimum
CPU
i9-10900K or Ryzen 9 5900X
RAM
32 GB DDR4
Storage
200 GB SSD
Uplink
100 Mbps
Recommended
CPU
Ryzen 9 5950X or i9-13900K
RAM
48 GB DDR4
Storage
300 GB NVMe
Uplink
1000 Mbps
Bandwidth Estimate
Per-player upstream
~25 kbps
Peak upstream (80 pl.)
2.0 Mbps
Monthly (peak, 24/7)
0.6 TB
Storage Breakdown
Base game files
~60 GB
Server logs (est.)
~5 GB/month
Performance Notes
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Single-core performance is critical. Squad is poorly multi-threaded — a fast 6-core CPU outperforms a slow 16-core in most Squad workloads. Prioritize GHz over core count.
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Daily restarts prevent memory leaks. Squad's server process accumulates memory over long sessions. Schedule a restart during off-peak hours.
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Default tick rate is 50 Hz. Do not attempt to increase tick rate — it causes severe instability and is not supported.
Required Firewall Ports
| Port | Protocol | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 7787–7789 | UDP | Game traffic |
| 21114 | TCP | RCON |
| 27165 | TCP | Query |
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