Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI needs at least 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530, and 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater is recommended. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.
- ReleaseOct 20, 2016
- Playing now21 353
- Steam user reviews86 % positive
- Steam DeckPlayable
- ProtonDBgold
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| 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 RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage | 17 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
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 | 118 | 87 | 58 | 53 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 169 | 125 | 83 | 76 |
| RTX 2060 | 196 | 145 | 96 | 88 |
| RTX 3060 | 262 | 194 | 128 | 118 |
| RTX 4060 | 283 | 209 | 139 | 127 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 8GB | 322 | 247 | 164 | 150 |
| RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | 322 | 247 | 164 | 150 |
| RTX 5060 | 322 | 253 | 167 | 154 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 8GB | 322 | 291 | 193 | 177 |
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 322 | 291 | 193 | 177 |
| RX 9060 XT | 322 | 272 | 180 | 165 |
| RTX 3070 | 322 | 272 | 180 | 165 |
| RTX 4070 | 322 | 322 | 221 | 203 |
| RTX 5070 | 322 | 322 | 262 | 241 |
| RX 7800 XT | 322 | 322 | 231 | 213 |
| RX 9070 XT | 322 | 322 | 322 | 310 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 322 | 322 | 322 | 307 |
| RTX 4080 | 322 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5080 | 322 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 4090 | 322 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
| RTX 5090 | 322 | 322 | 322 | 322 |
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Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is limited by the processor in big battles or large late-game saves with many units, buildings or objects: there the real FPS can be much lower than the estimate above, which reflects a normal scene.
Steam Deck, Valve rating: Playable
Which graphics card do I need for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~250 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~185 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~185 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B570 10 GB ~113 FPSView on Amazon* ↗Newegg ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI needs at least 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530, and 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater 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 Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
- Minimum: graphics 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530, processor Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater, RAM 4 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater.
- What PC do I need for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?
- 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 250 FPS), paired with a fast processor. The PC builder puts together a complete, compatible parts list for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI.
- Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on the Steam Deck?
- Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI 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.
