Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 system requirements

Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization 7?

To run the Civilization 7 requirements, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, an Intel Core i3-10100 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 20GB of SSD space.

Considering the previous Civilization game was released in 2016 and required fairly modest system requirements, it's no surprise the Civilization 7 system requirements are equally sensible. That said, the specs needed to play the game on the ultra preset are pretty eye-watering.

But, to start off, the Civilization 7 minimum requirements only require an AMD RX 460 graphics card, an AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processor, and 8GB of RAM. This will be enough to run the game at 30FPS on a 1080p resolution on the "Low" graphics preset, so you'll likely want to aim a bit higher to render those nuclear explosions at their finest. 

Wait, there's no Gandhi in Civ 7? Literally unplayable.

That said, if you do want to play and ensure a smooth experience, the Civilization 7 recommended specs need an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU, an Intel Core i5-10400 CPU, and 16GB of RAM, which should also eliminate any performance concerns. This will net you a stable 60FPS experience on the "Medium" graphics settings, but the ultra settings demand way more out of your rig.

To play the game at its absolute best and meet the Civ 7 ultra specs, you'll need an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, an Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, and a whopping 32GB of RAM. At that level of hardware, you shouldn't have any issues running any modern game, nevermind Civilization 7!

Still not sure if you can meet the Civ 7 system requirements? Take our benchmark test with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details to see if you can run the game. Once you're ready, you can also take our FPS test to see how well your gaming rig handles Civ 7, and where it struggles. 

Civ 7 download size - How big is Civilization 7?

The Civilization 7 download size on PC requires 20GB of SSD space. It is quite likely however that you'll want even more space, especially as DLC is released for the game over the years. 

So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Civilization 7 Steam Deck

Curious about the Civilization 7 Steam Deck rating? Luckily, Civilization 7 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning that no adjustments are required to get the game working on Valve's handheld console.

That said, you might find the Steam Deck struggling to attain more than 30FPS if you run Civ 7 on the High settings. As such, you may want to reduce numerous graphics settings to prevent slowdowns while you're playing.

Make sure you reduce Particle Quality, Texture Detail, Shadow Quality, and Water Quality to Low, ensure VSync is On, and turn off the AMD FidelityFX Screen Space Reflections to improve your FPS.

Civilization 7 guides

Civ 7 is quite different to previous installments in the series, and does away with the original leader/nation selection process. So, you'll definitely need a few Civilization 7 guides to get you up and running to explain the new mechanics, including:

• Civilization 7 Ages explained
• Civilization 7 combat mechanics explained
• Civilization 7 diplomacy explained
• Full list of Civilization 7 leaders
• Best Civilization 7 cultures by Age
• Civilization 7 win conditions and strategies
• How to play as Civ 7 Machiavelli
• How to play as Civ 7 Ashoka