Civilization: Beyond Earth System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Civilization: Beyond Earth
Developer:
Firaxis Games
Publisher:
2K Games
Release date:
24 October 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.5 / 5 (2 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Civilization: Beyond Earth system requirements for PC

To run Civilization: Beyond Earth, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 5450. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E4300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256 MB ATI HD3650 or better, 256 MB nVidia 8800 GT or better, or Intel HD 3000 or better integrated graphics
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 64 2.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
2 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® Vista SP2/ Windows® 7
DirectX:
11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD HD5000 series or better (or ATI R9 series for Mantle support), nVidia GT400 series or better, or Intel IvyBridge or better integrated graphics
Pass CPU:
1.8 GHz Quad Core CPU
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
8 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® Vista SP2 / Windows® 7
DirectX:
11

Civilization: Beyond Earth performance on your PC


Civilization: Beyond Earth performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon HD 5450
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 127.4x faster than Radeon HD 5450. Your GPU can run Civilization: Beyond Earth at recommended settings.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Civilization: Beyond Earth 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
180−190
medium settings / 768p
150−160
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
110−120

Civilization: Beyond Earth performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run Civilization: Beyond Earth at recommended settings.


FAQ

When was Civilization: Beyond Earth released?
Civilization: Beyond Earth was released on 24 October 2014.
How much RAM do I need for Civilization: Beyond Earth?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Civilization: Beyond Earth. Yet, 4 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Civilization: Beyond Earth?
Civilization: Beyond Earth occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Civilization: Beyond Earth a demanding game?
Civilization: Beyond Earth is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

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