Official specs from Steam
The Sims 4 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | 64 Bit Required. Windows 10 |
| Processor | 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 26 GB available space |
Recommended
| Note | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system |
|---|---|
| OS | 64 Bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel core i5 (4 cores), AMD Ryzen 5 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 51 GB available space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for The Sims 4?
Minimum: 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0. Supported Video Cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better. Recommended: 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better.
How much RAM does The Sims 4 need?
The Sims 4 needs 4 GB RAM at minimum, 8 GB RAM recommended.
How big is The Sims 4?
The Sims 4 requires 26 GB available space.
Does The Sims 4 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).