Can I Run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Firaxis Games · 2016
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
Can You Run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 1 GB AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 | 2GB AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
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® VI is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 115 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 52 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 219 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~45–55 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~105–125 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~195–240 FPS
Excellent
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 | 2GB AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 17 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processor: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 17 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device Additional Notes: Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 and 2015 Runtime Libraries, and Microso
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Processor: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 23 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Device
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI — FAQ
Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 115 FPS at 1080p in Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI. Budget GPUs get about 52 FPS and high-end GPUs around 219 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® VI?+
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI needs at least a Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater processor, a 1 GB AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 17 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64.
Can Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI run without a graphics card?+
No — Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 1 GB AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530).
How much RAM does Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI need?+
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.