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Europa Universalis V was released on November 4, 2025. Steam files it under Strategy. It needs 20 GB of free storage.
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Europa Universalis V system requirements
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Europa Universalis V needs at least Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) | Intel Arc A380 (6GB) | Intel Arc 140V and Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Europa Universalis V
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) | Intel Arc A380 (6GB) | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB |
| Recommended | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) | Intel Core i7-14700K | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or better | Ryzen 7 9700X or better | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | Radeon RX 6800 XT or better | Ryzen 7 9700X or better | 32 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce RTX 4090 or better | Ryzen 7 9700X or better | 32 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Europa Universalis V
The publisher's minimum for Europa Universalis V is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) | Intel Arc A380 (6GB) | Intel Arc 140V with Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600, and the recommended hardware is Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a Radeon RX 6800 XT does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce RTX 4090 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for Europa Universalis V
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
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| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 148 fps | Ultra 107 fps | High 82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 66 fps | High 66 fps | Low 70 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 117 fps | Ultra 84 fps | High 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 67 fps | High 67 fps | Low 71 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Medium 77 fps | Low 75 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 65 fps | High 65 fps | Low 69 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Medium 63 fps | Low 62 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Low 63 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Low 66 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 82 fps | High 82 fps | Medium 64 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 63 fps | High 63 fps | Low 66 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Low 79 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | High 60 fps | Medium 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 16 GB, recommended 32 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Ryzen 7 9700X meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Europa Universalis V
What are the minimum system requirements for Europa Universalis V?
Minimum: Intel Core i7-8700K | AMD Ryzen 5 3600, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) | Intel Arc A380 (6GB) | Intel Arc 140V, 16 GB of memory, 20 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Europa Universalis V?
Recommended: Intel Core i7-14700K | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (8GB) | AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB), 32 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Europa Universalis V at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a Radeon RX 6800 XT for 1440p.
How much RAM does Europa Universalis V need?
The minimum is 16 GB and the recommendation is 32 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Europa Universalis V need?
About 20 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Europa Universalis V?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 45 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Playable.
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