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Can I Run Catan Universe?

Client/Frontend: Endava / Backend: SuperNimbus · 2017

Our verdict

Runs well on any recent graphics card

A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS at 1080p.

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Estimated FPS at 1080p

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

On a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Catan Universe averages about 219 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.

The publisher states no target settings for Catan Universe, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~75–95 FPS

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Playable

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~195–240 FPS

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

300+ FPS

Graphics card's limit

High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native

Excellent

300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.

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What limits performance in Catan Universe

The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.

Graphics card (GPU)

Not a limit on most PCs

Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS at 1080p.

Processor (CPU)

No measured limit

We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.0Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 or higher") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Catan Universe, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.

Video memory (VRAM)

2 GB (rec. spec)

The recommended spec lists 2 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.

Settings to lower first in Catan Universe

  1. 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
  2. 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 39 FPS at 1080p.

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Can You Run Catan Universe?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Catan Universe’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.

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ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060Open GL 3.1+ CompliantNVIDIA Geforce 600 series with 2 GB memory or higher
CPUCore i5-134001.5Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i52.0Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 or higher
RAM16 GB2 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bit

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Catan Universe System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Catan Universe, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bitWindows 10 64-bit
Processor1.5Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i52.0Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 or higher
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsOpen GL 3.1+ CompliantNVIDIA Geforce 600 series with 2 GB memory or higher
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage1 GB available space1 GB available space
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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 1.5Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Open GL 3.1+ Compliant DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: 720p, 16:9 recommended

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: 2.0Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 or higher Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA Geforce 600 series with 2 GB memory or higher DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space Additional Notes: 1080p, 16:9 recommended

Source: Steam

Catan Universe — FAQ

Can I run Catan Universe?+

Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 85 FPS at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.

What are the minimum system requirements for Catan Universe?+

Catan Universe needs at least a 1.5Ghz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 processor, a Open GL 3.1+ Compliant graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 1 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.

Can Catan Universe run without a graphics card?+

Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 39 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 62 FPS.

How much RAM does Catan Universe need?+

Catan Universe officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.

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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.