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A real-time strategy game about developing a region made up of multiple cities. Players can manage a single city or oversee up to sixteen at once, giving them... Read more

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System Requirements SimCity (2013)

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for SimCity specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows XP
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 2 Gb
• Free Space: 10 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon X1800 (256 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for SimCity show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows Vista/7
• CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad @ 2.5 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 @ 2.6 GHz [Will it run?]
• RAM: 4 Gb
• Free Space: 10 Gb
• Video Card: nVidia GeForce GTX 275 / ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1 Gb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 10
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection
• Additional: Gb, 1 Gb, nVidia GeForce GTX 275 / ATI Radeon HD 4890, Compatible with DirectX, Broadband Internet Connection, Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: April 28, 2025

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Will SimCity (2013) run on my PC?

Minimum to run SimCity (2013): processor Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.0 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+, graphics card nVidia GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon X1800 (256 Mb), 2 Gb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does SimCity (2013) weigh on PC?

To install SimCity (2013) you need 10 Gb of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for SimCity (2013)?

The minimum graphics card for SimCity (2013): nVidia GeForce 7800 / ATI Radeon X1800 (256 Mb). Recommended: nVidia GeForce GTX 275 / ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1 Gb).

How much RAM is needed for SimCity (2013)?

For SimCity (2013), at least 2 Gb of RAM is required. Recommended 4 Gb.