About Victoria 3
Victoria 3 was released on October 25, 2022. Steam files it under Simulation and Strategy. It needs 10 GB of free storage.
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Victoria 3 system requirements
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Victoria 3 needs at least Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon R7 370 (2GB) or Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon Vega 8 and Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX 9370 (AVX support required), 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a GeForce GTX 1660 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Victoria 3
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon R7 370 (2GB) or Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon Vega 8 | Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX 9370 (AVX support required) | 8 GB |
| Recommended | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel Arc A580 (8GB) | Intel Core i5-6600K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (AVX support required) | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | GeForce GTX 1660 or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce RTX 2060 or better | Core i5-7400 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | Radeon RX 6750 XT 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 Victoria 3
The publisher's minimum for Victoria 3 is Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon R7 370 (2GB) or Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon Vega 8 with Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX 9370 (AVX support required), and the recommended hardware is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel Arc A580 (8GB). We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a GeForce GTX 1660 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce RTX 2060 does the same at 1440p, and a Radeon RX 6750 XT 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 Victoria 3
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 266 fps | Ultra 148 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 164 fps | Ultra 118 fps | Ultra 66 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 291 fps | Ultra 210 fps | Ultra 116 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 167 fps | Ultra 120 fps | Ultra 67 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 99 fps | Ultra 71 fps | Medium 77 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 162 fps | Ultra 116 fps | Ultra 65 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 81 fps | High 81 fps | Medium 63 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | High 82 fps | Medium 83 fps | Low 62 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 62 fps | High 62 fps | Low 66 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High 64 fps | Medium 65 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Low 79 fps | Under 60 fps | Under 60 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Medium 68 fps | Low 67 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 203 fps | Ultra 146 fps | Ultra 81 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 156 fps | Ultra 112 fps | Ultra 62 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 75 fps | High 75 fps | Low 79 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Medium 65 fps | Low 63 fps | Under 60 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 107 fps | Ultra 77 fps | High 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 8 GB, recommended 16 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 Victoria 3
What are the minimum system requirements for Victoria 3?
Minimum: Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX 9370 (AVX support required), Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) | AMD Radeon R7 370 (2GB) or Intel Iris Xe Graphics or AMD Radeon Vega 8, 8 GB of memory, 10 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Victoria 3?
Recommended: Intel Core i5-6600K | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X (AVX support required), Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 (6GB) | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB) | Intel Arc A580 (8GB), 16 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Victoria 3 at 60 fps?
In our estimate a GeForce GTX 1660 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce RTX 2060 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Victoria 3 need?
The minimum is 8 GB and the recommendation is 16 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Victoria 3 need?
About 10 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Victoria 3?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 112 fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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