About The Sims 4
The Sims 4 was released on June 18, 2020. Steam files it under Adventure, Casual and Simulation. It needs 26 GB of free storage.
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The Sims 4 system requirements
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The Sims 4 needs at least 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better and 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better, 4 GB of RAM and 26 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a Radeon R7 250 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run The Sims 4
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better | 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better | 4 GB |
| Recommended | 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better | Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better | 8 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | Radeon R7 250 or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GT 1030 or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1050 or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 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 The Sims 4
The publisher's minimum for The Sims 4 is 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better with 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better, and the recommended hardware is 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a Radeon R7 250 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GT 1030 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 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 The Sims 4
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 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 242 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 198 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 261 fps | Ultra 145 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 275 fps | Ultra 153 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 285 fps | Ultra 205 fps | Ultra 114 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 215 fps | Ultra 155 fps | Ultra 86 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 183 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 204 fps | Ultra 147 fps | Ultra 82 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 263 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 4 GB, recommended 8 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Core i5-7400 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 The Sims 4
What are the minimum system requirements for The Sims 4?
Minimum: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better, 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better, 4 GB of memory, 26 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for The Sims 4?
Recommended: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better, 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better, 8 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run The Sims 4 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a Radeon R7 250 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GT 1030 for 1440p.
How much RAM does The Sims 4 need?
The minimum is 4 GB and the recommendation is 8 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does The Sims 4 need?
About 26 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run The Sims 4?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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