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Galactic Civilizations IV System Requirements

Developed by Steam Top Publisher • Release Year: 2020

Detailed verified PC requirements and hardware compatibility targets for Galactic Civilizations IV on Steam.

Hardware Requirements Specification (Verified)

Minimum Requirements Entry
Target: 1080p @ 30 FPS (Low Settings)
OSWindows 10 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB)
Memory16 GB RAM
Storage60 GB (SSD Recommended)
DirectXDirectX 12
Recommended Requirements Sweet Spot
Target: 1080p / 1440p @ 60 FPS (High Settings)
OSWindows 10 / 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Memory16 GB RAM
Storage60 GB (NVMe SSD)
DirectXDirectX 12
Ultra / 4K / Ray Tracing Max
Target: 4K @ 60-120 FPS (Ultra Preset / Max Fidelity)
OSWindows 11 64-bit
ProcessorIntel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super / RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
Memory32 GB RAM
Storage60 GB (PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD)
DirectXDirectX 12 Ultimate

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Frequently Asked Questions — Galactic Civilizations IV

Verified quick answers to the most common PC hardware compatibility and requirement questions.

What is the minimum RAM required for Galactic Civilizations IV?

Galactic Civilizations IV requires a minimum of 16 GB of RAM to run. For optimal, stutter-free performance during intense gameplay, 16 GB of RAM is recommended.

What CPU is needed to run Galactic Civilizations IV?

The minimum processor required for Galactic Civilizations IV is an Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600. To achieve a smooth 60 FPS experience at higher settings, an Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or higher is recommended.

What graphics card (GPU) do I need for Galactic Civilizations IV?

The minimum graphics card needed to run Galactic Civilizations IV is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB). For smooth 60 FPS gameplay at 1080p or 1440p high settings, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT is recommended. For 4K resolution and Ray Tracing, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super / RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX is recommended.

How much storage space does Galactic Civilizations IV require?

Galactic Civilizations IV requires 60 GB (SSD Recommended) of available disk space. Installing the game on a high-speed Solid State Drive (SSD) is strongly recommended for faster loading times and seamless texture streaming.

Can I run Galactic Civilizations IV on Windows 10 or Windows 11?

Yes, Galactic Civilizations IV is fully compatible with Windows 10 64-bit (64-bit systems). Older 32-bit operating systems are not supported.

What PC specs do I need to run Galactic Civilizations IV at 60 FPS?

To play Galactic Civilizations IV at a consistent 60+ FPS at 1080p/1440p, your PC should meet or exceed the recommended specs: Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, 16 GB RAM, and SSD storage.