In order for you to play Factorio on Linux with minimal graphics settings, your computer must meet the following requirements
Operating System:
Linux (tarball installation)
Processor (CPU):
Dual core 3Ghz+
Memory (RAM):
4 GB RAM
Graphics Card:
OpenGL 3.3 core, DirectX 10.1 capable GPU with 512 MB VRAM - GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 4850 or Intel HD Graphics 5500
Storage:
3 GB available space
Sound Card:
PulseAudio
In order to play Factorio on Linux with maximum graphics settings, you need a computer with a configuration no worse than the following
Operating System:
Linux (tarball installation)
Processor (CPU):
Quad core 3GHz+
Memory (RAM):
8 GB RAM
Graphics Card:
OpenGL 4.3 core, DirectX 11 capable GPU with 2 GB VRAM - GeForce GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 360
Storage:
3 GB available space
Sound Card:
PulseAudio