PC requirements
Tropico 5 System Requirements
Tropico 5 needs at least 2 GHz Dual Core CPU, 4 GB RAM and GeForce 400 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 4000 or higher, Intel HD 4000 or higher (DirectX 11 hardware support required) graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.5 GHz Quad Core CPU, 8 GB RAM and GeForce 500 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5000 or higher graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8 | Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit) |
| Processor | 2 GHz Dual Core CPU | 2.5 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce 400 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 4000 or higher, Intel HD 4000 or higher (DirectX 11 hardware support required) | GeForce 500 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5000 or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX compatible | — |
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Quick answers
Running Tropico 5 on PC
Can my PC run Tropico 5?
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 Tropico 5 need?
4 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.