Sid Meier's Civilization VII
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 1050 · Core i5-4690K
- Recommended
- GeForce RTX 2060 6GB · Core i5-10400
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~33 fps high (est.)
- Genres
- Simulation, Strategy
- Release
- Feb 10, 2025
- Developer
- Firaxis Games
- Publisher
- 2K
Lead empires that evolve or endure through the Ages. Build something you believe in with Sid Meier's Civilization® VII.
Grand StrategyHistoricalStrategy4XCity BuilderMilitarySimulationMultiplayerDiplomacyEconomy
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What you need for Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Sid Meier's Civilization VII needs about a Radeon RX 5600 XT for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6700 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 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 | 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 VII →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 29 | 20 | 12 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 40 | 28 | 17 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 74 | 52 | 31 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 99 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 124 | 87 | 52 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 139 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 143 | 100 | 60 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 186 | 130 | 78 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 193 | 135 | 81 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 215 | 129 |
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 VII system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Win 10 64 Bit | Win 10 64 Bit |
| Processor | Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
Source: Steam.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 33 high | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 35 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 31 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 medium | Steam Deck Verified · 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
- Full
- DLC
- 11
- Steam achievements
- 47
- Metacritic
- 79
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortChat Text-to-speechColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyMouse Only OptionNarrated Game MenusPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeSteam Input API SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundTouch Only OptionHDR availableFamily 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
- We Answered 30 of Your Arc of Tomorrow & Earthrise Questions2026-09-23
- We want to hear your thoughts on Civ VII in the latest community survey!2026-09-22
- Ask-Our-Devs - We’re Answering Your Arc of Tomorrow & Earthrise Questions2026-09-17
- Wishlist Earthrise, the first paid expansion for Civ VII, coming in 20272026-09-16
- Update 1.5.0 Notes - September 15, 2026Patch2026-09-15
- Civ VII Developer Video - September 2026 | Update 1.5.0Patch2026-09-14
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Sid Meier's Civilization VII run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Sid Meier's Civilization VII's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~37 fps at 1080p medium (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 5600 XT (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Sid Meier's Civilization VII run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Sid Meier's Civilization VII Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~33 fps on the high preset (range 26–39, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on medium. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Sid Meier's Civilization VII at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6700 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 5600 XT is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Sid Meier's Civilization VII by brand.
Can I run Sid Meier's Civilization VII on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~39 fps at 1080p low. Sid Meier's Civilization VII on the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Sid Meier's Civilization VII need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Sid Meier's Civilization VII.
How much storage does Sid Meier's Civilization VII take?
Sid Meier's Civilization VII needs 20 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Win 10 64 Bit.