Can I Run The Sims™ 4?
Maxis · 2020
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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.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 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 | 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.
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? →The Sims™ 4 is a demanding adventure game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 83 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 38 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 158 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–42 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–175 FPS
Excellent
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The Sims™ 4 System Requirements
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. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better | 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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Sims™ 4 — FAQ
Can I run The Sims™ 4?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 83 FPS at 1080p in The Sims™ 4. Budget GPUs get about 38 FPS and high-end GPUs around 158 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 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. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 26 GB available space of storage, running 64 Bit Required. Windows 10.
Can The Sims™ 4 run without a graphics card?+
No — The Sims™ 4 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 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).
How much RAM does The Sims™ 4 need?+
The Sims™ 4 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.