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Can I run Civilization VII?
Civilization VII's official minimum spec names the GTX 1050 and i5-4690 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the RTX 2060. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Civilization VII official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380 | Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750 | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X | 16 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Civilization VII needs a GPU score of about 52: the 42nd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Rainbow Six Siege, Elden Ring, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Resident Evil 4.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~17 2 GB VRAM | ~31 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~52 6 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~83 8 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~140 12 GB VRAM | ~56 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Civilization VII at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Civilization VII?
NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 / Intel Arc A380; Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Civilization VII?
NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 / Intel Arc A750; Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Civilization VII?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Civilization VII at 1440p?
About 83 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Civilization VII need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.