The Sims 4 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Sims 4
Developer:
The Sims Studio
Publisher:
Electronic Arts
Release date:
2 September 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (1378 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.7 / 10 - not demanding
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Official The Sims 4 system requirements for PC

To run The Sims 4, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 17 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Duo E6550 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better
Pass CPU:
1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalent (For computers using built-in graphics chipsets, the game requires 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.0 GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 or equivalent)
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
17 GB available space
Operating system:
64 Bit Required. Windows 7 (SP1), Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 9.0

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 650 or better
Pass CPU:
Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
18 GB available space
Operating system:
64 Bit Windows 7 (SP1), 8, 8.1, or 10
DirectX:
Version 9.0

The Sims 4 performance on your PC

The Sims 4 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
GeForce GTX 650
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 9.8x faster than GeForce GTX 650. Your graphics card can run The Sims 4 at recommended settings according to The Sims Studio.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Sims 4 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
95−100
medium settings / 768p
95−100
high settings / 1080p
60−65
ultra settings / 1080p
60−65

The Sims 4 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run The Sims 4 at recommended settings according to The Sims Studio.

FAQ

When was The Sims 4 released?
The Sims 4 was released on 2 September 2014.
How much RAM do I need for The Sims 4?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for The Sims 4. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is The Sims 4?
The Sims 4 occupies about 17 GB of disk space.
Is The Sims 4 a demanding game?
The Sims 4 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.7 out of 10.

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