SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited

SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited (2024) on PC you need at least a 1.8 GHz processor and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, with 1GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 1.8 GHz and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c with 1GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 1.8 GHz
  • GPU: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50
Recommended
  • CPU: 1.8 GHz
  • GPU: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c
  • RAM: 1
  • Storage: 50

SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited?
SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited needs at least a 1.8 GHz CPU and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited?
For a smooth experience, SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited recommends a 1.8 GHz and a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c with 1GB of RAM.

How much RAM does SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited need?
SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited requires 1GB of RAM as a minimum, with 1GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited?
The minimum graphics card for SimCity™ 3000 Unlimited is a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c, while a 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.