Can I Run Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Firaxis Games · 2010
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Can You Run Sid Meier's Civilization® V?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Sid Meier's Civilization® V’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Sid Meier's Civilization® V — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c | 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better DirectX®: DirectX® version 11 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 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? →Sid Meier's Civilization® V is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2010. 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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Sid Meier's Civilization® V System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Sid Meier's Civilization® V, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c | 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better DirectX®: DirectX® version 11 |
| Storage | 8 GB Free Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device | 8 GB Free Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz Memory: 2GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c Hard Drive: 8 GB Free Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Recommended
OS *: Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 Processor: 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better DirectX®: DirectX® version 11 Hard Drive: 8 GB Free Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Sid Meier's Civilization® V — FAQ
Can I run Sid Meier's Civilization® V?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Sid Meier's Civilization® V. 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 Sid Meier's Civilization® V?+
Sid Meier's Civilization® V needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz processor, a 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 8 GB Free Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card Note: Optimized for the touch-screen Ultrabook™ device of storage, running Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7.
Can Sid Meier's Civilization® V run without a graphics card?+
No — Sid Meier's Civilization® V is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics DirectX®: DirectX® version 9.0c).
How much RAM does Sid Meier's Civilization® V need?+
Sid Meier's Civilization® V officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.