The Sims 3 System Requirements

The Sims 3 system requirements ask for a minimum graphics card AMD Radeon 9200 SE with 128 MB VRAM. You'll also need a minimum of 1 GB system RAM, and a minimum CPU equivalent to an Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz. You will need at least 5 GB of free disk space to install the game. These requirements are very low - any PC should be able to run this game no problem, with the graphics turned down.

The Sims 3 Performance Guide

Looking for a Sims 3 FPS boost? Here are some tips.

• Try turning the graphics all the way down, even if your PC is surpassing the minimum system requirements.
• Installing unofficial mods may lead to performance issues especially on low end PCs, so think carefully about installing them.

Looking to run the latest Sims game? See if your PC meets The Sims 4 system requirements.

The Sims 5 release date

EA is keeping a tight lid on The Sims 5 release date for the time being. Since The Sims 3 and The Sims 4 were both summer releases, we believe that The Sims 5 might land on digital storefronts mid-2024. Here's the latest news on on the The Sims 5 release date.

The Sims 4 updates

In October 2022, EA and Maxus made The Sims 4 free - it was a massive day for fans of the game. If you are new to the title, then check this updated list of The Sims 4 cheats to get free money and this Sims 4 CC guide for the latest custom content.

The Sims 3 will run on PC system with Windows XP and upwards.

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The Sims 3 FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on The Sims 3? We reference thousands of reports from PCGameBenchmark users running our FPS tracking app to tell you exactly how The Sims 3 performs across a range of different settings and resolutions on the most popular PC gaming setups.

What frame rate does The Sims 3 run at?

Avg FPS	CPU	GPU	RAM
598	Intel Core i7-10750H	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650	16 GB
561	Intel Core i7-8700	Intel UHD 630	8 GB
227	Intel Core i5-9300H	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650	16 GB
48	Intel Core i5-6200U	Intel HD 520	8 GB
45	Intel Pentium Gold G6400	Intel UHD 610	32 GB

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