Crusader Kings 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Crusader Kings 3
Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Release date:
1 September 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (263 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.3 / 10 - lightly demanding

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Official Crusader Kings 3 system requirements for PC

To run Crusader Kings 3, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 460, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1650. As for your CPU, an Core i3-2120 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-4670K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 (1GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7870 (2GB) / Intel® Iris Pro™ 580 / Intel® Iris® Plus G7 / AMD® Radeon™ Vega 11
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i3-2120 / AMD® FX 6350
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® 8.1 64 bit / Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1650 (4GB) / AMD® Radeon™ R9 390X (8GB)
Pass CPU:
Intel® iCore™ i5-4670K or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2400G
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
DirectX:
no data

Crusader Kings 3 performance on your PC


Crusader Kings 3 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 1650
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.2x faster than GeForce GTX 1650. Your graphics card can run Crusader Kings 3 at recommended settings according to Paradox Development Studio.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Crusader Kings 3 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
230−240
medium settings / 1080p
230−240
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130

Crusader Kings 3 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-4670K

Core i5-12400 is 3.5x faster than Core i5-4670K. Your CPU can run Crusader Kings 3 at recommended settings according to Paradox Development Studio.


FAQ

When was Crusader Kings 3 released?
Crusader Kings 3 was released on 1 September 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Crusader Kings 3?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Crusader Kings 3. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Crusader Kings 3?
Crusader Kings 3 occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Crusader Kings 3 a demanding game?
Crusader Kings 3 is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.3 out of 10.

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