Sid Meier's Civilization 4 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Sid Meier's Civilization 4
Developer:
Firaxis Games
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
25 October 2005 (19 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (14 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Sid Meier's Civilization 4 system requirements for PC

To run Sid Meier's Civilization 4, you'll need at least 256 MB of RAM and 1.7 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 7570. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 660 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4 660 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 9.0c-compatible 64 MB video card with Hardware T&L support ( GeForce 2/Radeon 7500 or better)
Pass CPU:
1.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
Pass RAM:
256 MB RAM (Windows 2000) / 512 MB RAM (Windows XP)
File size:
1.7 GB Free
Operating system:
Windows® 2000/XP with SP1 or higher
DirectX:
DirectX® version 9.0c (included) or higher

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
128 MB Video Card w/ DirectX 8 support (pixel & vertex shaders)
Pass CPU:
1.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor or equivalent
Pass RAM:
512 MB RAM
File size:
1.7 GB Free
Operating system:
Windows® 2000/XP with SP1 or higher
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c-compatible sound card

Sid Meier's Civilization 4 performance on your PC


Sid Meier's Civilization 4 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060

GeForce RTX 3060 is 28.0x faster than Radeon HD 7570. Your GPU can run Sid Meier's Civilization 4 at minimum settings according to Firaxis Games.



Sid Meier's Civilization 4 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
minimum
Any
recommended
Any

Your CPU can run Sid Meier's Civilization 4 at recommended settings according to Firaxis Games.


FAQ

When was Sid Meier's Civilization 4 released?
Sid Meier's Civilization 4 was released on 25 October 2005.
How much RAM do I need for Sid Meier's Civilization 4?
You need a minimum of 256 MB RAM for Sid Meier's Civilization 4. Yet, 512 MB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Sid Meier's Civilization 4?
Sid Meier's Civilization 4 occupies about 1.7 GB of disk space.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization 4 a demanding game?
Sid Meier's Civilization 4 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

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