Can I Run Crusader Kings III?
Check if your PC meets the system requirements for Crusader Kings III. View minimum and recommended specs, performance estimates, and find the best deals.

System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 20 GB
- OS
- Windows® 10 Home 64 bit
Recommended
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 20 GB
- OS
- Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11
Performance Estimates
Estimates based on benchmark scores, not real-world testing.
| Hardware | Estimated Tier |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 + Ryzen 9 7950X | High 100fps+ |
Requirements Breakdown
To run Crusader Kings III, you need at least a Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 or equivalent CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 or equivalent GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. For the recommended experience, Paradox Development Studio recommends a Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X CPU, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. This is an estimate based on benchmark scores, not exact FPS testing.
This analysis is based on benchmark scores and may not reflect exact real-world performance.
About Crusader Kings III
- Developer
- Paradox Development Studio
- Publisher
- Paradox Interactive
- Categories
- RPG, Strategy, Simulation
- Metacritic
- 91
- Steam Reviews
- 90% Positive
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Benchmark Requirements
Hardware benchmark scores for the required components. Higher = more powerful.





