The Sims 4 system requirements: can your PC run it?

2020 · Adventure, Casual, Simulation, Free To Play · Maxis

The developer recommends Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better, 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better, 8 GB of RAM.

The minimum is 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better, 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, 4 GB of RAM, with 26 GB of free disk space.

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

Demand levelVery demanding (78%)

Free to play: download it from Steam.

Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
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
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
Memory	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	26 GB	51 GB
DirectX	11	11
OS	64 Bit Required. Windows 10	64 Bit Windows 10

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

Parts that run The Sims 4 well

Upgrading for The Sims 4? 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

Any current part is enough.

The Sims 4 FPS calculator

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

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Estimated performance

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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	166	122	79
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	136	101	65
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	116	86	56
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	103	76	50
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	102	76	49
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	87	64	42
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	84	62	40
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	78	58	37
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	61	45	29
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	60	44	29
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	57	42	28
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	53	39	26
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	50	37	24
Arc B580	49	36	24
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	46	34	22
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	45	33	22
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	40	30	19
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	37	28	18
GeForce RTX 2060	31	23	15
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	27	20	13
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	24	18	12
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	23	17	11
Radeon RX 580	22	16	11
GeForce GTX 1650	17	13	8
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	14	11	7

FAQ

What are the The Sims 4 system requirements?

Minimum: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better processor, 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, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better, 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better, 8 GB RAM.

Can I run The Sims 4 on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 46 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (medium). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run The Sims 4?

No. The GTX 1060 is below the minimum graphics spec for The Sims 4.

How much RAM does The Sims 4 need?

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

How big is The Sims 4 on PC?

It needs about 51 GB of free space. Leave a few GB extra for updates.