Simulation · 2013 · Paradox Development Studio
Europa Universalis IV System Requirements
Europa Universalis IV is very light on modern hardware by 2026 standards. It wants 8GB of memory and 1GB of VRAM for a comfortable experience. Set aside 6GB of free space.
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| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows | Windows |
| DirectX | DirectX 9 | DirectX 9 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300≈ AMD FX-4300 | Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120≈ AMD FX-4300 |
| Graphics card | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 460 / AMD® Radeon™ HD 5850≈ NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 560 Ti≈ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| System memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Estimated performance by graphics card
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p | 1440p | 4K | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | S | 669 | 666 | 387 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | S | 669 | 594 | 345 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX | A | 669 | 568 | 330 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | A | 669 | 559 | 324 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | A | 669 | 541 | 314 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | A | 669 | 514 | 299 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | A | 669 | 505 | 293 | Recommended spec |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT | A | 669 | 497 | 288 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER | A | 669 | 488 | 283 | Recommended spec |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | A | 669 | 479 | 278 | Recommended spec |
Modelled estimates rather than captured runs — see our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Europa Universalis IV?
At least 4GB of system memory, a graphics card with 1GB of VRAM (roughly a NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 or better), 6GB of free storage, Windows and DirectX 9.
What are the recommended specs?
For a comfortable experience: 8GB of memory and a card with 1GB of VRAM — around a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti, paired with a AMD FX-4300 or equivalent.
Is Europa Universalis IV demanding on PC?
It is very light on modern hardware by 2026 standards, with a recommended GPU score of 5/100. It is primarily CPU-bound.
