Europa Universalis IV System Requirements
Europa Universalis IV, released Aug 13, 2013, is a simulation / strategy game from Paradox Development Studio, Paradox Tinto. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti graphics with an Intel Core i3-3240-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Europa Universalis IV call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, AMD FX-4300-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Europa Universalis IV call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i3-3240-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 6 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i3-3240 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 6 GB | 6 GB |
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Best GPU for Europa Universalis IV
Full GPU guide →Europa Universalis IV's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Europa Universalis IV
Full CPU guide →Europa Universalis IV's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i3-3240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Europa Universalis IV
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Europa Universalis IV build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Europa Universalis IV?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Europa Universalis IV?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Europa Universalis IV's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Europa Universalis IV?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Europa Universalis IV's Intel Core i3-3240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Europa Universalis IV?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Europa Universalis IV?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Europa Universalis IV need?
- Europa Universalis IV lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti still enough for Europa Universalis IV?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.