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2016 · Strategy

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI System Requirements

Also known as Civ 6, Civilization VI

FPS · estimate

target 60—frames per second0144
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Your PC vs requirements

min.rec.you
Graphics card—
1 GB & 5570
not detected
Processor—Browsers don’t share the CPU model
PhenomFX-8350
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Memory—
4 GB8 GB
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Storageneeds 23 GB

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System requirements

SpecificationMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
ProcessorIntel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greaterFourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
Graphics1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 5302GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage17 GB23 GB
DirectX1111

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

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Common questions

What are the Civ 6 system requirements?

Civ 6 is the short name players use for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. Minimum: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater, 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 and 4 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.

What are the minimum requirements for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?

Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater or equivalent, 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530, 4 GB of RAM and 17 GB of free space on Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64.

What hardware is recommended for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?

2K recommends Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater, 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater and 8 GB of RAM.

How do I check whether my PC can run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?

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 VI?

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