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
Deterministic estimates based on Crusader Kings II’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
32 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
72 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
136 FPS
Great
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Check My PC →Crusader Kings II System Requirements
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.
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