PC requirements
The Sims 4: Parenthood System Requirements
The Sims 4: Parenthood needs at least 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent), 2 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better. graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 650 or better graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 64 Bit Required. Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 | 64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent) | Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4 |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better. | NVIDIA GTX 650 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 18 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running The Sims 4: Parenthood on PC
Can my PC run The Sims 4: Parenthood?
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 The Sims 4: Parenthood need?
15 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.