Sid Meier's Civilization V
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (300+ fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~174 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release
- Sep 21, 2010
- Developer
- Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
- Publisher
- 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
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What you need for Sid Meier's Civilization V
Sid Meier's Civilization V needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 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 | 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 Sid Meier's Civilization V →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 300+ | 300+ | 252 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| 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.
Sid Meier's Civilization V system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 | Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | 1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | 256 MB ATI HD2600 XT or better, 256 MB nVidia 7900 GS or better, or Core i3 or better integrated graphics No specific model named. Estimated from the integrated requirement. | 512 MB ATI 4800 series or better, 512 MB nVidia 9800 series or better No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 8 GB | 8 GB |
Source: Steam.
Sid Meier's Civilization V 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
- ✗Cross platform cloud saves not supported
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
- ✗Cross platform cloud saves not supported
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✗Cross platform cloud saves not supported
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 174 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 296 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 300+ ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 300+ ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 270 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
- 15
- Steam achievements
- 286
- Metacritic
- 90
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudRemote Play on TabletFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain
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FAQ
Can Sid Meier's Civilization V run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Sid Meier's Civilization V's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 300+, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect 300+ fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Sid Meier's Civilization V run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Sid Meier's Civilization V Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~174 fps on the ultra preset (range 139–209, 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 Sid Meier's Civilization V at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~252 fps (range 202–300+, medium confidence, ±20%). 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 Sid Meier's Civilization V by brand.
Can I run Sid Meier's Civilization V 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: 300+ fps (range 300+, medium confidence, ±20%). Sid Meier's Civilization V on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Sid Meier's Civilization V need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 2 GB of RAM minimum and 4 GB recommended for Sid Meier's Civilization V.
How much storage does Sid Meier's Civilization V take?
Sid Meier's Civilization V needs 8 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7.