Can I run Civilization VI?
Official Civilization VI system requirements, player reports on Civilization VI performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
- Processor
- Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 17 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX Compatible Sound Device
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Initial installation requires one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 and 2015 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX. Internet connection and acceptance of Steam™ Subscriber Agreement required for activation. See for details.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64
- Processor
- Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 23 GB available space
- Sound
- DirectX Compatible Sound Device
- Notes
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What players say about performance
Civilization VI generally runs well for some players, especially with optimized settings, but experiences vary widely due to performance issues and optimization problems.
Drawn from 13 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Lag and stuttering during late game and after changing governments
- Long load times and slow performance on some systems
- Crashes and game closure issues
- Poor optimization leading to inconsistent performance
What runs it well
- Optimized graphics and multiple settings to improve performance
- Game runs well on Steam Deck for some players
- Successfully designed to run on lower-end systems with proper settings
- The game has been reported to run great after configuring launch options
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.