Can I Run Victoria 3?
Paradox Development Studio · 2022
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Can You Run Victoria 3?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Victoria 3’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Victoria 3 — 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 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ A580 (8GB) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i5-3470 | AMD® FX™ 9370 (AVX support required) | Intel® Core™ i5-6600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 |
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? →Victoria 3 is a demanding simulation game from 2022. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 80 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 152 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Victoria 3 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Victoria 3, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-3470 | AMD® FX™ 9370 (AVX support required) | Intel® Core™ i5-6600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required) |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ A580 (8GB) |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3470 | AMD® FX™ 9370 (AVX support required) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8 Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 64 Bit or Windows® 11 Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K | AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (AVX support required) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD® Radeon™ RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel® Arc™ A580 (8GB) Storage: 10 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Victoria 3 — FAQ
Can I run Victoria 3?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 80 FPS at 1080p in Victoria 3. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 152 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 Victoria 3?+
Victoria 3 needs at least a Intel® Core™ i5-3470 | AMD® FX™ 9370 (AVX support required) processor, a Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.
Can Victoria 3 run without a graphics card?+
No — Victoria 3 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD® Radeon™ R7 370 (2GB) or Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics or AMD® Radeon™ Vega 8).
How much RAM does Victoria 3 need?+
Victoria 3 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.