SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
Can You Run
EU5?
Check your PC against official EU5 system requirements with real performance analysis
16GB+
Minimum RAM Required
GTX 1060
Minimum GPU Required
20GB
Storage Space Needed
OFFICIAL REQUIREMENTS
Steam System Requirements
Minimum
OSWindows 10/11
ProcessorIntel i7-8700K / Ryzen 5 3600
Memory16 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 1060 / RX 580
Storage20 GB available space
Recommended
OSWindows 11
ProcessorIntel i7-14700K / Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Memory32 GB RAM
GraphicsRTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT
Storage20 GB SSD space
REAL PERFORMANCE DATA
What to Expect
Early Game
Smooth performance on most systems. Days pass quickly, UI remains responsive.
< 1 second per day
Mid Game
Noticeable slowdown as world complexity increases. Still very playable.
1-2 seconds per day
Late Game
Maximum complexity reached. Performance depends heavily on your CPU.
2+ seconds per day
Quick Compatibility Check
✅ You're Good
If you have 32GB RAM, RTX 3060+, and a modern i7/Ryzen 7
⚠️ Check Carefully
If you have 16GB RAM, GTX 1060+, and an older i5/Ryzen 5
❌ Upgrade Needed
If you have less than 16GB RAM or integrated graphics