The Sims™ 4
To run The Sims™ 4 (2020) on PC you need at least a 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better processor and a 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or , with 4GB of RAM and 26GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better and a 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against The Sims™ 4 with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for The Sims™ 4.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better
- GPU: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or
- RAM: 4
- Storage: 26
Recommended
- CPU: Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better
- GPU: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 51
The Sims™ 4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for The Sims™ 4?
The Sims™ 4 needs at least a 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better CPU and a 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or graphics card, 4GB of RAM and 26GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for The Sims™ 4?
For a smooth experience, The Sims™ 4 recommends a Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better and a 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does The Sims™ 4 need?
The Sims™ 4 requires 4GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run The Sims™ 4?
The minimum graphics card for The Sims™ 4 is a 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or , while a 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.