Can I Run Cities: Skylines II?
Iceflake Studios · 2023
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Can You Run Cities: Skylines II?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Cities: Skylines II’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
Yes — you can run Cities: Skylines II
You meet the minimum requirements. See below how you stack up against recommended.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 970 (4 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) | Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i7-6700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X | Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Cities: Skylines II is a demanding simulation game from 2023. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 78 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 148 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Cities: Skylines II System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Cities: Skylines II, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-6700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X | Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 970 (4 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) | Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB) |
| Storage | 60 GB available space | 60 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 970 (4 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) Storage: 60 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 11 Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-12600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 5800X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3080 (10 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 6800 XT (16 GB) Storage: 60 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Cities: Skylines II — FAQ
Can I run Cities: Skylines II?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 78 FPS at 1080p in Cities: Skylines II. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 148 FPS. 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 Cities: Skylines II?+
Cities: Skylines II needs at least a Intel® Core™ i7-6700K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X processor, a Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 970 (4 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 60 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Cities: Skylines II run without a graphics card?+
No — Cities: Skylines II is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 970 (4 GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 480 (8 GB)).
How much RAM does Cities: Skylines II need?+
Cities: Skylines II officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.