Can I Run Crusader Kings III?
Paradox Development Studio · 2020
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Can You Run Crusader Kings III?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Crusader Kings III’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Crusader Kings III — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or 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? →Crusader Kings III is a extremely demanding rpg game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 70 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 31 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 133 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~28–34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~65–75 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~120–145 FPS
Great
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Crusader Kings III System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Crusader Kings III, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 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 i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 Storage: 20 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Crusader Kings III — FAQ
Can I run Crusader Kings III?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 70 FPS at 1080p in Crusader Kings III. Budget GPUs get about 31 FPS and high-end GPUs around 133 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 III?+
Crusader Kings III needs at least a Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 20 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 bit.
Can Crusader Kings III run without a graphics card?+
No — Crusader Kings III is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11).
How much RAM does Crusader Kings III need?+
Crusader Kings III 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.