Can I Run Hearts of Iron IV?
Paradox Development Studio · 2016
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Hearts of Iron IV averages 300+ FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 159 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages 300+ FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for Hearts of Iron IV, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~145–175 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Graphics card's limit
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
300+ FPS: This is the graphics card's limit. The game's own frame cap or your CPU will often set the real number.
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Hearts of Iron IV
Not the graphics card, on most PCs. At frame rates this high, your processor, the game engine or your monitor's refresh rate is more likely to set the ceiling.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
Hearts of Iron IV recommends a Core i5-2500K or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Hearts of Iron IV, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
1.28 GB min · 1.28 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 1.28 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 1.28 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Hearts of Iron IV
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Hearts of Iron IV?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Hearts of Iron IV’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Hearts of Iron IV — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Hearts of Iron IV, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard. Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 2 GB available space Sound Card: Direct X- compatible soundcard. Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode.
Source: Steam
Hearts of Iron IV — FAQ
Can I run Hearts of Iron IV?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS 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 Hearts of Iron IV?+
Hearts of Iron IV needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 processor, a Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Hearts of Iron IV run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 73 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 116 FPS.
How much RAM does Hearts of Iron IV need?+
Hearts of Iron IV 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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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.