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2010 · Strategy

Sid Meier's Civilization V System Requirements

Also known as Civ 5, Civilization V

FPS · estimate

target 60—frames per second0144
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Your PC vs requirements

min.rec.you
Graphics card—
256 MB ATI HD2600 XT
not detected
Processor—Browsers don’t share the CPU model
Core 2 Duo
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Memory—
2 GB4 GB
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Storageneeds 8 GB

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System requirements

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
Graphics256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better
Memory2 GB4 GB
Storage8 GB8 GB

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

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Common questions

What are the Civ 5 system requirements?

Civ 5 is the short name players use for Sid Meier's Civilization V. Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz, 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics and 2 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.

What are the minimum requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization V?

Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz or equivalent, 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics, 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free space on Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7.

What hardware is recommended for Sid Meier's Civilization V?

2K recommends 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU, 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better and 4 GB of RAM.

How do I check whether my PC can run Sid Meier's Civilization V?

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 Sid Meier's Civilization V?

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