Can I Run Galactic Civilizations III?
Stardock Entertainment · 2015
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Galactic Civilizations III runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Galactic Civilizations III, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Galactic Civilizations III
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor or Equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Galactic Civilizations III, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Galactic Civilizations III
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Galactic Civilizations III?
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Your PC
Yes — you can run Galactic Civilizations III
You meet the minimum requirements. We can't compare the recommended graphics card or processor with your PC.
Wrong result? Tell us| 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 |
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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
Source: Steam
Galactic Civilizations III — FAQ
Can I run Galactic Civilizations III?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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, 4 GB 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?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Galactic Civilizations III need?+
Galactic Civilizations III officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 6 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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