Europa Universalis IV
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- FX-4300
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~189 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~203 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Release
- Aug 13, 2013
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
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What you need for Europa Universalis IV
Europa Universalis IV needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Europa Universalis IV →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 300+ | 221 | 133 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 186 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 279 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Europa Universalis IV system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300 | Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5850 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Source: Steam.
Europa Universalis IV on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 203 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 240 ultra | Well above recommended |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 278 ultra | Well above recommended |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Well above recommended |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Well above recommended |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 33
- Steam achievements
- 373
- Metacritic
- 87
- Engine
- Clausewitz Engine
- Series
- Europa Universalis
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (4)
- English, German, French, Spanish - Spain
Latest news & patches
- Europa Universalis Succession Bundle - Out Now!2025-12-18
- Europa Universalis V is out now!2025-11-04
- Europa Universalis V release date announced + Pre-Purchase available now!2025-08-19
- EU4 Summer Sale!2025-06-26
- Europa Universalis V Announcement2025-05-08
- Project Caesar Announcement - May 8th, 18:00 CEST2025-05-07
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Europa Universalis IV run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Europa Universalis IV's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 221–300+, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~221 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Europa Universalis IV run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Europa Universalis IV Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~203 fps on the ultra preset (range 142–264, low confidence, ±30%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Europa Universalis IV at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~133 fps (range 93–172, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Europa Universalis IV by brand.
Can I run Europa Universalis IV on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~253 fps (range 177–300+, low confidence, ±30%). Europa Universalis IV on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Europa Universalis IV need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Europa Universalis IV.
How much storage does Europa Universalis IV take?
Europa Universalis IV needs 6 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows® 10 Home 64 bit.