Can I Run The Sims™ 4?
Maxis · 2020
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, The Sims™ 4 reaches the game's 200 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 200 FPS cap. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
The publisher states no target settings for The Sims™ 4, 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
200 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
200 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in The Sims™ 4
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p. Faster cards stop at the game's 200 FPS cap unless a supported setting lifts it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
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 ("Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for The Sims™ 4, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 128 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 The Sims™ 4
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2The Sims™ 4 ships capped at 200 FPS. If your PC can go faster, a supported in-game or config setting lifts the cap.
Can I run The Sims™ 4 on my graphics card?
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Can You Run The Sims™ 4?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Sims™ 4’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Sims™ 4 — 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 | 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. | 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better | Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64 Bit Required. Windows 10 | 64 Bit Windows 10 |
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 The Sims™ 4, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64 Bit Required. Windows 10 | 64 Bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better | Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. | 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 26 GB available space | 51 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64 Bit Required. Windows 10 Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 26 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64 Bit Windows 10 Processor: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 51 GB available space
Source: Steam
The Sims™ 4 — FAQ
Can I run The Sims™ 4?+
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 The Sims™ 4?+
The Sims™ 4 needs at least a 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better processor, a 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 26 GB available space of storage, running 64 Bit Required. Windows 10.
Can The Sims™ 4 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 The Sims™ 4 need?+
The Sims™ 4 officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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