Civilization VI System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Civilization VI
Developer:
Firaxis Games
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
21 October 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (240 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.4 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Civilization VI system requirements for PC

To run Civilization VI, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 12 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 5570, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 7970. As for your CPU, an Core i3-2100T is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
1 GB DirectX 11 Video Card (AMD 5570 or Nvidia 450)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64bit / 8.1 64bit / 10 64bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
2 GB DirectX 11 Video Card (AMD 7970 or Nvidia 770 or greater)
Pass CPU:
Fourth generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
12 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64bit / 8.1 64bit / 10 64bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Civilization VI performance on your PC


Civilization VI performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 7970
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.3x faster than Radeon HD 7970. Your GPU can run Civilization VI at recommended settings.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Civilization VI FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
130−140
medium settings / 768p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
130−140
4K / 2160p
65−70

Civilization VI performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Civilization VI at recommended settings.


FAQ

When was Civilization VI released?
Civilization VI was released on 21 October 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Civilization VI?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Civilization VI. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Civilization VI?
Civilization VI occupies about 12 GB of disk space.
Is Civilization VI a demanding game?
Civilization VI is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.4 out of 10.

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