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SimCity 4 — As in previous games in the SimCity series, the player plays the role of a mayor (or several mayors), tasked with the settlement and development... Read more

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System Requirements SimCity 4

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for SC4 specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows 98
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 128 MB
• Free Space: 1 GB
• Video Card: GeForce FX 5200 (16 MB) [Compare with your own]
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for SC4 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 XP
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 2500+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 256 MB
• Free Space: 1 GB
• Video Card: GeForce 7100 GS; Radeon Xpress 1200 [Compare with your own]
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse

Requirements updated: May 27, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about system requirements SimCity 4

Will SimCity 4 run on my PC?

Minimum to run SimCity 4: processor Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz; AMD Athlon XP 1600+, graphics card GeForce FX 5200 (16 MB), 128 MB of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

How much does SimCity 4 weigh on PC?

To install SimCity 4 you need 1 GB of free disk space.

What graphics card is needed for SimCity 4?

The minimum graphics card for SimCity 4: GeForce FX 5200 (16 MB). Recommended: GeForce 7100 GS; Radeon Xpress 1200.

How much RAM is needed for SimCity 4?

For SimCity 4, at least 128 MB of RAM is required. Recommended 256 MB.