Europa Universalis IV System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Europa Universalis IV
Developer:
Paradox Development Studio
Publisher:
Paradox Interactive
Release date:
13 August 2013 (11 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (179 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.5 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official Europa Universalis IV system requirements for PC

To run Europa Universalis IV, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 6 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 560 Ti. As for your CPU, an Core i3-2105 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i3-3240 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5850
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
6 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows® 8.1 64 bit
DirectX:
9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i3-3240 / AMD® FX 8120
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
6 GB HD space
Operating system:
Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
DirectX:
9.0c

Europa Universalis IV performance on your PC

Europa Universalis IV performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 5.6x faster than GeForce GTX 560 Ti. Your graphics card can run Europa Universalis IV at recommended settings according to Paradox Development Studio.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Europa Universalis IV 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
110−120
medium settings / 1080p
110−120
high settings / 1080p
110−120

Europa Universalis IV performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i3-3240

Core i5-12400 is 8.3x faster than Core i3-3240. Your CPU can run Europa Universalis IV at recommended settings according to Paradox Development Studio.

FAQ

When was Europa Universalis IV released?
Europa Universalis IV was released on 13 August 2013.
How much RAM do I need for Europa Universalis IV?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Europa Universalis IV. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Europa Universalis IV?
Europa Universalis IV occupies about 6 GB of disk space.
Is Europa Universalis IV a demanding game?
Europa Universalis IV is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.5 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.2 179 votes

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