Official specs from Steam
Crusader Kings III system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-750 | AMD FX 4300 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 Home 64 bit or Windows® 11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580 |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
macOS minimum
| OS | macOS Sequoia v15 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6500 or newer | Apple M1 or newer |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R9 M380 2GB or better (for Intel systems) | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11 | Apple M1 integrated GPU |
| Storage | 20 GB available space |
macOS recommended
| OS | macOS Sequoia v15 or newer |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-7600K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD® Radeon™ PRO 580 (8GB) |
| Storage | 8 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Crusader Kings III?
Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11. Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580.
How much RAM does Crusader Kings III need?
Crusader Kings III needs 8 GB RAM at minimum, 16 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Crusader Kings III?
Crusader Kings III requires 20 GB available space.
Does Crusader Kings III run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.
