Sid Meier’s Civilization VI system requirements: can your PC run it?

2016 · Strategy · Firaxis Games

The developer recommends Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater, 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater, 8 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater, 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530, 4 GB of RAM, with 17 GB of free disk space.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

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Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
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
Graphics	1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530	2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	17 GB	23 GB
DirectX	11	11
OS	Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64	Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
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 Microsoft DirectX.	—

Source: Steam store page, checked 2026-10-08.

Parts that run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI well

Upgrading for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

Any current part is enough.

Processor

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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	300+	300+	300+
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	297
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	300+	300+	291
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	300+	300+	278
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	300+	300+	258
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	300+	300+	245
Arc B580	300+	300+	238
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	300+	300+	224
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	300+	300+	217
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	300+	300+	196
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	300+	280	182
GeForce RTX 2060	300+	234	152
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	268	198	129
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	243	180	117
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	235	174	113
Radeon RX 580	221	163	106
GeForce GTX 1650	175	129	84
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	144	107	69

FAQ

What are the Sid Meier’s Civilization VI system requirements?

Minimum: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater processor, 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 graphics, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater, 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater, 8 GB RAM.

Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 300 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?

Yes, at about 243 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (ultra, high refresh). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI need?

4 GB minimum and 8 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.

How big is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on PC?

It needs about 23 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.