Hearts of Iron IV
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics · FX-4300
- Recommended
- Radeon HD 7970 · Core i5-2500K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~72 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~112 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Release
- Jun 6, 2016
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
Victory is at your fingertips! Your ability to lead your nation is your supreme weapon, the strategy game Hearts of Iron IV lets you take command of any nation in World War II; the most engaging conflict in world history.
StrategyWorld War IIGrand StrategyWarHistoricalMilitaryAlternate HistoryMultiplayerSimulationTactical
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What you need for Hearts of Iron IV
Hearts of Iron IV needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, 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 | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-10100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Hearts of Iron IV →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 168 | 118 | 71 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 252 | 176 | 106 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 276 | 193 | 116 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 244 | 146 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 248 | 149 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 290 | 174 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 219 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 244 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 252 |
| 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.
Hearts of Iron IV system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 750 | AMD® FX 4300 | Intel® Core™ i5 2500K | AMD® Ryzen 3 2200G |
| Graphics | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB) | AMD® HD 5850 (1GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) | AMD® Radeon™ RX Vega 11 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) | AMD® Radeon™ HD 7970 (3GB) | Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) |
| Memory | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory | 28 GB | 28 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Notes | Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers/ Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. | Mouse and keyboard are required. / Latest available WHQL drivers from both manufacturers. / Internet Connection or LAN for multiplayer, Up to 32 other players in multiplayer mode. |
Source: Steam.
Hearts of Iron IV on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 112 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 91 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 106 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 95 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 95 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
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
- 24
- Steam achievements
- 293
- Metacritic
- 83
- Engine
- Clausewitz Engine
- Series
- Hearts of Iron
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, German, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean
Latest news & patches
- HOI IV Dev Corner | The Great Depression2026-09-22
- HOI IV | Patch 1.19.3Patch2026-09-17
- HOI IV Dev Corner | One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Three if by…Air?2026-09-15
- HOI IV Dev Corner | Industrial Might & Military Production2026-09-08
- Studio Gold Update | September 2026Patch2026-09-04
- HOI IV Dev Corner | Inlay Windows & Congress2026-09-01
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Hearts of Iron IV run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Hearts of Iron IV's recommended spec. We estimate ~120 fps at 1080p high (range 96–144, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~84 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Its 4 GB of video memory is below the 28 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Hearts of Iron IV run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Hearts of Iron IV Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~112 fps on the ultra preset (range 89–134, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Hearts of Iron IV at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~84 fps (range 67–101, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Hearts of Iron IV by brand.
Can I run Hearts of Iron 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: ~96 fps (range 77–115, medium confidence, ±20%). Hearts of Iron IV on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Hearts of Iron IV need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 6 GB recommended for Hearts of Iron IV. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 28 GB at minimum and 28 GB recommended.
How much storage does Hearts of Iron IV take?
Hearts of Iron IV needs 2 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows® 10 Home 64 Bit.