The Citadel
To run The Citadel (2020) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i-5-10210U processor and a NVIDIA GeForce 820M 1GB VRAM, with 8GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i-7-7700HQ CPU @2.80GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Citadel with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Citadel.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i-5-10210U
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 820M 1GB VRAM
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i-7-7700HQ CPU @2.80GHz
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Building a PC to play The Citadel at its best
Meeting the The Citadel minimum requirements (a NVIDIA GeForce 820M 1GB VRAM) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift The Citadel's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold The Citadel back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against The Citadel with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for The Citadel.
The Citadel — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for The Citadel?
The Citadel needs at least a Intel Core i-5-10210U CPU and a NVIDIA GeForce 820M 1GB VRAM graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for The Citadel?
For a smooth experience, The Citadel recommends a Intel Core i-7-7700HQ CPU @2.80GHz and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does The Citadel need?
The Citadel requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run The Citadel?
The minimum graphics card for The Citadel is a NVIDIA GeForce 820M 1GB VRAM, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
