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2020 · RPG, Simulation, Strategy

Crusader Kings III System Requirements

Also known as CK3

FPS · estimate

target 60—frames per second0144
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Your PC vs requirements

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Graphics card—
GTX 660GTX 970
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Processor—Browsers don’t share the CPU model
Core i5-750Core i5-8400
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Memory—
8 GB16 GB
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Storageneeds 20 GB

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System requirements

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows® 10 Home 64 bitWindows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11
ProcessorIntel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580
Memory8 GB16 GB
Storage20 GB20 GB

Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.

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Common questions

What are the CK3 system requirements?

CK3 is the short name players use for Crusader Kings III. Minimum: Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 and 8 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.

What are the minimum requirements for Crusader Kings III?

Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 or equivalent, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free space on Windows® 10 Home 64 bit.

What hardware is recommended for Crusader Kings III?

Paradox Interactive recommends Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 and 16 GB of RAM.

How do I check whether my PC can run Crusader Kings III?

Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.

What frame rate should I aim for in Crusader Kings III?

60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.