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Can I Run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

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Steam players who can run it · September 2026

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of players have a GPU that runs Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI at minimum and 97% at recommended.

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Based on the GPUs we identified, which add up to 82.6% of the survey. Only the graphics card counts: not the CPU or RAM.Source: Steam Hardware SurveyHow we calculate it

System Requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommendedYour PC
GPU 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater Detecting...
CPU 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 Detecting...
RAM 4 GB 8 GB Detecting...
Storage 17 GB 23 GB —
DirectX Version 11 Version 11 —

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Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI on my PC?

To run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI you need at least a GeForce 450 or a Radeon 5570, plus 4 GB of RAM. For the best experience, the recommended specs are a GeForce 770 or a Radeon 7970, plus 8 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.

What are the minimum requirements for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI minimum requirements: GPU: 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530, CPU: Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater, RAM: 4 GB, Storage: 17 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

What are the recommended specs for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI recommended specs: GPU: 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater, CPU: Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater, RAM: 8 GB, Storage: 23 GB, DirectX: Version 11.

How many GB is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI requires at least 17 GB of free storage for installation, with 23 GB recommended to account for updates and DLC. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.

Can a GTX 1650 run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.

Is Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI CPU or GPU intensive?

Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.

Can Steam Deck run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

Yes, Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.

How many players can run Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI?

According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI and 97% meet the recommended one. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.