System requirements · PC
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI PC system requirements
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI needs at least an Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater processor, 4 GB of RAM and a graphics card listed as “1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530”, on Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64.
For the recommended settings: a processor listed as “Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater”, 8 GB of RAM and a graphics card listed as “2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater”. It takes 17 GB of storage.
Minimum and recommended requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 Same for both: minimum and recommended | |
| 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 Same for both: minimum and recommended | |
| Storage | 17 GB available space | 23 GB available space |
| Sound card | DirectX Compatible Sound Device Same for both: minimum and recommended | |
| Additional 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. | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
How demanding is Sid Meier’s Civilization VI?
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Memory: Needs more minimum RAM than 15% of the 1,937 PC games with requirements we track (4 GB).
It is on our list of low-end PC games (4 GB of RAM or less).
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Storage: Larger than 56% of the 1,852 games with a storage figure (17 GB).
Compared with the minimum requirements of every game that has a requirements page on gamekeys.deals. We compare memory and storage only: processor and graphics card names cannot be ranked reliably from Steam's text.
Other platforms
Mac
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | 10.14.6 (Mojave) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 2.7Ghz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB GPU Minimum - GeForce 775M | Radeon HD 6970 | Intel Iris Pro |
| Storage | 17 GB available space |
| Additional notes | NOTICE: It is possible for Mac and PC to become out of sync during updates or patches. Within this time period, Mac users will only be able to play other Mac users. |
Linux and SteamOS
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Ubuntu 16.04 (64bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 530 or AMD A8-3870 |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB VRAM Minimum - NVIDIA GeForce 650 |
| Storage | 17 GB available space |
| Additional notes | IMPORTANT NOTICE: Some Intel i3 Processors may require an additional 2 GB Swap Partition. IMPORTANT NOTICE: ATI and Intel chipsets are NOT supported to run Civilization VI LINUX. Don't meet the above requirements? Running on a unique distro? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Civ VI! Visit the Civilization VI community page to share your experience with other Linux players and learn about how to send bugs to Aspyr. Your feedback will help us improve Civ VI Linux and future AAA Linux releases! |
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The PC specifications on this page do not apply to console editions.
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