Can I Run Hearts of Iron IV?
Paradox Development Studio · 2016
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
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.
| 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.
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? →Hearts of Iron IV is a moderately demanding simulation game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 100 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 45 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 190 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–50 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~90–110 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~170–210 FPS
Excellent
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Hearts of Iron IV System Requirements
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.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Hearts of Iron IV — FAQ
Can I run Hearts of Iron IV?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in Hearts of Iron IV. Budget GPUs get about 45 FPS and high-end GPUs around 190 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 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, 4GB of RAM, 2 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Hearts of Iron IV run without a graphics card?+
No — Hearts of Iron IV is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11).
How much RAM does Hearts of Iron IV need?+
Hearts of Iron IV 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.