Can I Run Galactic Civilizations III?
Stardock Entertainment · 2015
Build a civilization that will stand the test of time in the largest space-based strategy game ever! Choose from dozens of unique races and make a name for yourself across the galaxy through diplomacy, espionage, technological advances, and more.
Can You Run Galactic Civilizations III?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Galactic Civilizations III’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Galactic Civilizations III — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 512 MB DirectX 10.1 Video Card (AMD Radeon HD5x00 Series / Nvidia GeForce 500 Series / Intel HD 4000 or later) | 1 GB DirectX 10.1 Video Card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD K10 Dual-Core | 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 |
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? →Galactic Civilizations III is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2015. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~110–130 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~205–250 FPS
Excellent
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Galactic Civilizations III System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Galactic Civilizations III, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 | 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD K10 Dual-Core | 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 10.1 Video Card (AMD Radeon HD5x00 Series / Nvidia GeForce 500 Series / Intel HD 4000 or later) | 1 GB DirectX 10.1 Video Card |
| DirectX | Version 10 | Version 10 |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 Processor: 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD K10 Dual-Core Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB DirectX 10.1 Video Card (AMD Radeon HD5x00 Series / Nvidia GeForce 500 Series / Intel HD 4000 or later) DirectX: Version 10 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 12 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7 Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB DirectX 10.1 Video Card DirectX: Version 10 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Galactic Civilizations III — FAQ
Can I run Galactic Civilizations III?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Galactic Civilizations III. Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 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 Galactic Civilizations III?+
Galactic Civilizations III needs at least a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD K10 Dual-Core processor, a 512 MB DirectX 10.1 Video Card (AMD Radeon HD5x00 Series / Nvidia GeForce 500 Series / Intel HD 4000 or later) graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 12 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 10 / 8.x / 7.
Can Galactic Civilizations III run without a graphics card?+
No — Galactic Civilizations III is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 512 MB DirectX 10.1 Video Card (AMD Radeon HD5x00 Series / Nvidia GeForce 500 Series / Intel HD 4000 or later)).
How much RAM does Galactic Civilizations III need?+
Galactic Civilizations III officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 6GB 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.