PC requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization VII System Requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization VII needs at least Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Win 10 64 Bit | Win 10 64 Bit |
| Processor | Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Sid Meier's Civilization VII on PC
Can my PC run Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
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 VII 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.