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Can I Run The Sims 4?
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 The Sims 4 you need at least 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better, 4 GB RAM and 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better graphics. Select your own hardware below and the tool tells you whether you clear the minimum bar, the recommended bar, or neither.
The Sims 4 requirements in full
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64 Bit Required. Windows 10 | 64 Bit Windows 10 |
| CPU | 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better | Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better |
| RAM | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| GPU | 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better | 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 26 GB available space | 51 GB available space |
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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.