The Sims™ 3
To run The Sims™ 3 (2011) on PC you need at least a (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent processor and a 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0, with 8GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Sims™ 3 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Sims™ 3.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent
- GPU: 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i5
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
- RAM: 16
- Storage: 50
The Sims™ 3 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for The Sims™ 3?
The Sims™ 3 needs at least a (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent CPU and a 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for The Sims™ 3?
For a smooth experience, The Sims™ 3 recommends a Intel Core i5 and a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 with 16GB of RAM.
How much RAM does The Sims™ 3 need?
The Sims™ 3 requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 16GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run The Sims™ 3?
The minimum graphics card for The Sims™ 3 is a 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0, while a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.