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Can I Run Sid Meier's Civilization V?
Pick your parts once. We compare them against the game’s published minimum and recommended specs and tell you which bar you clear.
To run Sid Meier's Civilization V you need 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. Select your own hardware below and the tool tells you whether you clear the minimum bar, the recommended bar, or neither.
Sid Meier's Civilization V requirements in full
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU |
| RAM | 2GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| GPU | 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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About this checker
Do I need to download anything?
No. The comparison runs in your browser against our hardware database. Most requirement checkers make you install a scanner; this one does not.
How accurate is this?
The requirements come straight from each game's store listing. Hardware tiers are ranked by relative performance, so a card that is close to the bar is reported as borderline rather than a confident yes.
What if my exact GPU is not listed?
Pick the closest model in the same family and generation. The tiers are broad enough that neighbouring models land in the same bucket.
Does clearing the minimum mean it will run well?
Minimum usually means around 30fps on low settings at 1080p. For a smooth 60fps you want to clear the recommended column.