Sid Meier's Civilization VII System Requirements
Sid Meier's Civilization VII, released Feb 10, 2025, is a simulation / strategy game from Firaxis Games. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Sid Meier's Civilization VII call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 1200-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Sid Meier's Civilization VII call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB | 20 GB |
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Best GPU for Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Full GPU guide →Sid Meier's Civilization VII's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 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 Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Full CPU guide →Sid Meier's Civilization VII's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
Intel Core i5-13500
~$210Intel Core i5-13500 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Sid Meier's Civilization VII 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 Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Sid Meier's Civilization VII's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT meets or beats Sid Meier's Civilization VII's AMD Ryzen 5 3600X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- 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 Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Sid Meier's Civilization VII need?
- Sid Meier's Civilization VII lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for Sid Meier's Civilization VII?
- 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.