Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- Radeon HD 7970 · FX-8350
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~67 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~62 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release
- Oct 20, 2016
- Developer
- Firaxis Games, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
- Publisher
- 2K, Aspyr (Mac), Aspyr (Linux)
Expand your empire, advance your culture and go head-to-head against history’s greatest leaders. Will your civilization stand the test of time?
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyMultiplayerHistoricalGrand StrategySingleplayerTurn-Based4XCity BuilderWar
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What you need for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Ryzen 3 3100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | 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 VI →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 67 | 47 | 28 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 93 | 65 | 39 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 140 | 98 | 59 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 153 | 107 | 64 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 173 | 121 | 73 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 197 | 138 | 83 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 230 | 161 | 97 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 290 | 203 | 122 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 226 | 136 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 233 | 140 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 182 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 189 |
| 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 VI system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 | Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 2.5 Ghz or AMD Phenom II 2.6 Ghz or greater No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Fourth Generation Intel Core i5 2.5 Ghz or AMD FX8350 4.0 Ghz or greater |
| Graphics | 1 GB & AMD 5570 or nVidia 450 or Intel Integrated Graphics 530 No specific model named. Estimated from the integrated requirement. | 2GB & AMD 7970 or nVidia 770 or greater |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 17 GB | 23 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | 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. | — |
Source: Steam.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI 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 | 62 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 51 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 59 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 52 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 52 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
- 10
- Steam achievements
- 320
- Metacritic
- 88
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPShared/Split Screen PvPShared/Split ScreenCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopIn-App PurchasesSteam Turn NotificationsRemote Play on TabletRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (12)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Latest news & patches
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- Time to Play: The 2K Summer Sale is Officially Live on Steam2026-06-25
- Civ Streams: Civ VII's Test of Time UpdatePatch2026-05-06
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Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Sid Meier’s Civilization VI run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Sid Meier’s Civilization VI's recommended spec. We estimate ~67 fps at 1080p high (range 53–80, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the medium preset (~47 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Sid Meier’s Civilization VI run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~62 fps on the ultra preset (range 50–74, 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 VI at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~68 fps (range 54–81, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 5600 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI by brand.
Can I run Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~87 fps (range 69–104, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~91 fps at 1080p low. Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 2 GB recommended.
How much storage does Sid Meier’s Civilization VI take?
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI needs 23 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7x64 / Windows 8.1x64 / Windows 10x64.