As expected, The Sims 4 system requirements are not very demanding, which allows you to use it on a wide variety of computers. It's available for both Windows and Mac, requires just 4GB of RAM, and should run on any gaming PC built within the last 16 years.
But we're talking about more than just a launch. We want it to work good. Luckily, most systems built in the last decade are capable of over 60fps, but you'll have to watch how you play. The more extensions and mods you install, the greater the load on the processor.
Not only do you not need the best graphics card to match The Sims 4's specifications, in some cases you don't even need a dedicated GPU. Modern APUs should handle the game just fine, and since The Sims 4 is a free game, why not just try your hand at it and see if it runs?
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| OS | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 64-bit Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) | Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 64-bit Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Duo 2 AMD Athlon 64 Dual Core 4000+ | Intel Core i5 AMD Athlon X4 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT (Mac) ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro (Mac) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 5830 |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 18GB |
We've been monitoring the release date for The Sims 5, but EA has been tight-lipped for now. If you've managed to do the seemingly impossible and go through a ridiculous amount of DLC and expansions while you wait for the sequel, check out all The Sims 4 cheat codes to get free money and our Sims 4 CC guide on how to set custom content to keep fresh.
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