Can I Run Crusader Kings II?
Paradox Development Studio · 2012
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
Can You Run Crusader Kings II?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Crusader Kings II’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Crusader Kings II — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard | NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ | Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Win7 64-bit | Win7 64-bit |
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? →Crusader Kings II is a demanding rpg game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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Crusader Kings II System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Crusader Kings II, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Win7 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard |
| Storage | 2 GB |
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Minimum
OS: Win7 64-bit Processor: Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Crusader Kings II — FAQ
Can I run Crusader Kings II?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Crusader Kings II. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 Crusader Kings II?+
Crusader Kings II needs at least a Intel® Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+ processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 2 GB of storage, running Win7 64-bit.
Can Crusader Kings II run without a graphics card?+
No — Crusader Kings II is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon® X1900, 512mb graphics memory required. DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: Direct X-compatible sound card Additional: 3-button mouse and keyboard).
How much RAM does Crusader Kings II need?+
Crusader Kings II officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM. 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.