PC requirements
Crusader Kings III System Requirements
Crusader Kings III needs at least Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Crusader Kings III on PC
Can my PC run Crusader Kings III?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Crusader Kings III need?
20 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.