PC requirements
SimCity 4 System Requirements
SimCity 4 needs at least PIII 500 or equivalent, 256MB of RAM and 32MB supported Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 7.0 or greater graphics.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows XP |
| Processor | PIII 500 or equivalent |
| Memory | 256MB |
| Graphics | 32MB supported Direct3D capable video card with DirectX 7.0 or greater |
| Storage | 1.6GB |
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Other platforms
SimCity 4 is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:
Quick answers
Running SimCity 4 on PC
Can my PC run SimCity 4?
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 SimCity 4 need?
1.6GB