Tropico 5 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Tropico 5
Developer:
Haemimont Games
Publisher:
Kalypso Media
Release date:
23 May 2014 (10 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (13 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.4 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Tropico 5 system requirements for PC

To run Tropico 5, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 4 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 4200, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon HD 5450. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 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:
GeForce 400 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 4000 or higher, Intel HD 4000 or higher (DirectX 11 hardware support required)
Pass CPU:
2 GHz Dual Core CPU
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
4 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Windows 8
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce 500 or higher, AMD Radeon HD 5000 or higher
Pass CPU:
2.5 GHz Quad Core CPU
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
4 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 8 (64 bit)
DirectX:
Version 11

Tropico 5 performance on your PC

Tropico 5 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
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 126.7x faster than Radeon HD 5450. Your graphics card can run Tropico 5 at recommended settings according to Haemimont Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Tropico 5 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
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130

Tropico 5 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 Tropico 5 at recommended settings according to Haemimont Games.

FAQ

When was Tropico 5 released?
Tropico 5 was released on 23 May 2014.
How much RAM do I need for Tropico 5?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Tropico 5. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Tropico 5?
Tropico 5 occupies about 4 GB of disk space.
Is Tropico 5 a demanding game?
Tropico 5 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.2 13 votes

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