Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- AMDRX 6600
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 3 1200IntelCore i3-4130
- RAM
- 4 GB
- VRAM
- 0.1 GB
The Sims 4 System Requirements
- 26 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Playable
- No Mac version
- Out 9/2/2014
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 650
- CPU
- Ryzen 5 / i5 (4 cores)
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 1 GB
The Sims 4 is a light game; most modern hardware handles it with ease. If performance drops, lower shadows and texture quality first, then reduce resolution.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pRX 6600Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pGTX 650Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSArc A310Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSArc A310Below an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 650CPU
Ryzen 5 / i5 (4 cores)
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
1 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; lower shadows or effects if the frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | AMDRX 6600 | NVIDIAGTX 650 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A310 |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 3 1200IntelCore i3-4130 | Ryzen 5 / i5 (4 cores) | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 3 3100IntelCore i3-10100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 0.1 GB | 1 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 26 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run The Sims 4
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
The Sims 4 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Playable
Valve tested it: playable, but controls may need changing or text is small.
Can you play The Sims 4 on Mac?
No. On Steam, The Sims 4 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is The Sims 4?
The PC version needs about 26 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for The Sims 4?
128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: 6600 / ATI X1300, Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) / 3.3 GHz i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), 4 GB RAM, 64 Bit Required. Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run The Sims 4?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run The Sims 4?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run The Sims 4?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run The Sims 4?
For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: MX550, RX 6500M.
Can you play The Sims 4 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Playable: some controls or small text may need tweaking.
Is The Sims 4 on Mac?
No. On Steam, The Sims 4 is Windows only.
Buy The Sims 4
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system