Sid Meier's Civilization VI system requirements
Official minimum and recommended requirements published by the developer.
Minimum
CPUIntel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater
GPU1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530
RAM4 GB RAM
Storage17 GB available space
Recommended
CPUFourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
GPU2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
RAM8 GB RAM
Storage17 GB available space
Estimated FPS for Sid Meier's Civilization VI by graphics card
We calculated the estimated FPS for Sid Meier's Civilization VI on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.
| GPU | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 4090NVIDIA 24GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 5080NVIDIA 16GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RX 7900 XTXAMD 24GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RX 9070AMD 16GB | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB | 126 | 126 | 125 |
| RTX 4070NVIDIA 12GB | 126 | 126 | 125 |
| RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 126 | 126 | 118 |
| RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD 16GB | 126 | 126 | 95 |
| RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 126 | 126 | 113 |
| RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 126 | 125 | 97 |
| RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 126 | 122 | 94 |
↓ -0.8% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB | 125 | 111 | 83 |
↓ -2.4% FPS | |||
| Arc B580INTEL 12GB | 122 | 109 | 83 |
↓ -3.3% FPS | |||
| RX 7600AMD 8GB | 118 | 102 | 75 |
| RTX 5050NVIDIA 8GB | 118 | 101 | 73 |
↓ -4.2% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB | 113 | 102 | 76 |
↓ -3.5% FPS | |||
| RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB | 109 | 95 | 69 |
↓ -15.6% FPS | |||
| RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB | 92 | 78 | 54 |
What GPU do you need for Sid Meier's Civilization VI?
Most modern GPUs handle Sid Meier's Civilization VI without issues. Even a RTX 3050 reaches over 60 FPS.
To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RTX 3050 is enough. At 4K, you will need a RX 6600 XT or better for a smooth experience.
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Frequently asked questions about Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Can I run Sid Meier's Civilization VI on my PC?
It depends on your GPU. Sid Meier's Civilization VI is a Not demanding game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 3050.
What GPU do I need for Sid Meier's Civilization VI at 144 FPS?
For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a N/A or better.
Can I play Sid Meier's Civilization VI at 4K?
Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a RX 6600 XT or better.
Is the FPS data for Sid Meier's Civilization VI accurate?
These are estimates based on hardware benchmarks. Actual performance may vary depending on drivers, temperature, and system configuration.
