What are the system requirements for The Sims™ 4?

Minimum: graphics 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards:…, processor 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cor, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better.

Can I run The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck?

The Sims™ 4 is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.

Can I run The Sims 4?

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The Sims™ 4 needs at least 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards:…, and 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseJun 18, 2020
Playing now25 164
Steam user reviews86 % positive
Steam DeckPlayable
ProtonDBgold

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Runs smoothly fromIntel Arc B570 10 GB~500 FPS · 1080p High

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The Sims™ 4 system requirements

	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
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 RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	26 GB available space	51 GB available space

Requirements checked on 28 October 2026.

Estimated FPS in The Sims™ 4

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

✓ Checked against real benchmarks, values corrected for this game.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	5120×1440	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	500+	500+	333	306
GTX 1660 Super	500+	500+	476	437
RTX 2060	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3060	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	500+	500+	500+	500+
RX 9060 XT	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 3070	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4070	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070	500+	500+	500+	500+
RX 7800 XT	500+	500+	500+	500+
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4080	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5080	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 4090	500+	500+	500+	500+
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+	500+

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Which graphics card do I need for The Sims™ 4?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run The Sims™ 4?: The Sims™ 4 needs at least 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards:…, and 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for The Sims™ 4?: Minimum: graphics 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards:…, processor 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cor, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better.
What PC do I need for The Sims™ 4?: For 1080p at high settings and 60 FPS, the cheapest current graphics card that gets there is the Intel Arc B570 10 GB (an estimated 500 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for The Sims™ 4.
Can I run The Sims™ 4 on the Steam Deck?: The Sims™ 4 is rated Playable on Steam Deck by Valve. On Linux and SteamOS, ProtonDB users rate it gold. Pick the Steam Deck profile above, or see the Steam Deck page, for an estimated Deck frame rate.