PC requirements
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI System Requirements
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI needs at least Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater, 4 GB RAM and 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater, 8 GB RAM and 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 17 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| Additional notes | DirectX Compatible Sound Device | DirectX Compatible Sound Device |
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Running Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on PC
Can my PC run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?
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 Sid Meier’s Civilization VI need?
17 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.