PC requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization V System Requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization V needs at least Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz, 2GB RAM and 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics graphics. For the recommended experience you want 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics | 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better |
| Storage | 8 GB Free | 8 GB Free |
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Quick answers
Running Sid Meier's Civilization V on PC
Can my PC run Sid Meier's Civilization V?
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 Sid Meier's Civilization V need?
8 GB Free
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.