Sid Meier's Civilization VII - PC performance graphics benchmarks of Graphics Cards and Processors
| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We have tested the game Sid Meier's Civilization VII at maximum graphics settings with the latest GeForce RTX and Radeon RX series video cards. Also, during the tests we conducted, we assessed the performance and quality of the graphic display of the game itself.
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| THE GRAFICAL PART |
This subsection of our review highlights the main graphical aspects of this game. Particular attention is paid to the version of the graphics engine used, the version of the API used, graphic settings and the quality of development of the main visual aspects.
| Supported OS and Graphics API |
Sid Meier's Civilization VII continues the tradition of the legendary series of turn-based strategies, giving players the opportunity to develop their civilization from the Stone Age to the future. The game is designed for 64-bit operating systems and uses DirectX 12, which ensures stable operation on modern configurations. Below are the official system requirements and a brief description of how the visual component changes at minimum and maximum settings.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII System Requirements
Minimum system requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5-4690 / Intel i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video card:
- NVIDIA GTX 1050
- AMD RX 460
- Intel Arc A380
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 20 GB free space
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video card:
- NVIDIA RTX 2060
- AMD RX 6600
- Intel Arc A750
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 20 GB free space
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
Sid Meier's Civilization VII is a new installment in the legendary series of global strategies, developed by Firaxis Games. The project has not yet been officially announced, but numerous leaks and insider statements indicate that the development is in an active stage. After the release of Civilization VI in 2016 and subsequent expansions Rise and Fall, Gathering Storm and New Frontier Pass, fans have long been waiting for a new installment with improved mechanics, updated gameplay and a modern engine.
Firaxis Games faced a number of challenges when developing Civilization VII. They had to not only maintain the series' traditions, but also introduce new mechanics that would make the game more modern and deep. One of the main areas of development was improving the artificial intelligence, which in previous parts was often criticized for its predictable behavior.
The developers also took into account player feedback, which demanded more diplomatic options, variety in city building, and changes to the mechanics of scientific and cultural progress. The new part is expected to feature an improved system of state management, including more complex domestic and foreign policies, as well as dynamic events that can radically change the course of the game.
One of the key changes will be the reworking of the victory mechanics. In previous parts, the main focus was on military dominance, scientific progress and diplomacy. In Civilization VII, there will be new victory conditions related to the ecosystem, global catastrophes and influence on the global community.
An important part of the development was the modernization of the game engine. Firaxis Games aims to achieve higher map detail, improved unit animation and an increased scale of the world. It is expected that the new part will implement a more complex simulation of natural phenomena that affect the development of civilizations. As a result, players will be able to face realistic climate changes, which will add depth to strategic planning.
| GRAPHICS |
The graphics of Civilization VII promise to be a significant step up from previous installments. Firaxis Games intends to implement a modern visual style that combines realism and stylized aesthetics, while maintaining the recognizable look of the series. Thanks to the use of a new engine, maps will become more detailed, and the civilizations and leaders themselves will receive updated models with improved animation.
An important innovation is the dynamic development of maps. Now the landscape will change not only as a result of the player's actions, but also due to natural phenomena. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and droughts will affect strategic planning, forcing you to adapt to changing conditions. This will give the map a sense of a living, changing world.
The detail of the cities will also be significantly improved. The buildings will evolve as they grow, acquiring unique architectural features characteristic of different eras and civilizations. This will not only add visual diversity, but also make each city more individual. Lighting and weather effects will receive a significant update. Firaxis Games uses a modern global illumination system, which will allow for realistic interactions of light and shadow. As a result, the change of day and night, as well as weather conditions, will be more expressive and will affect the atmosphere of the game.
In addition to technical improvements, the game will offer a more intuitive interface. The global map will become more informative, allowing the player to quickly analyze the situation and make strategic decisions. An improved zoom system will allow you to view cities and landscapes in great detail.
| GAME ENGINE |
To develop Civilization VII, Firaxis Games uses a new engine, which is designed to provide a higher level of performance, improved world simulation, and increased detail. The developers focused on scalability so that the game can run on both powerful PCs and average configurations without significant loss of quality.
One of the key elements of the engine is an improved artificial intelligence system. Now, AI will be able to better adapt to the user's play style, predict possible actions, and react to changes in the geopolitical situation. This will make the games less predictable and add depth to diplomatic relations.
The engine also provides more realistic physics. For example, the impact of natural disasters will be more dynamic, taking into account the geography of the area and buildings. Global warming, forest fires and floods will become an important part of strategic planning, forcing players to consider the long-term consequences of their actions.
The signature turn-based mechanics have been reworked to maintain a balance between classic gameplay and new features. Improved unit animations, interactions between civilizations, and dynamic map development make the gameplay more lively and rich. The engine's technological base also allows for a new level of mod support. Firaxis Games plans to provide players with advanced tools to create their own scenarios, unique maps, and mechanics. This will ensure greater replayability and community involvement in the game's development.
Finally, Civilization VII will support multiplatform features, allowing players from different devices to compete with each other. An optimized network code system will ensure the stability of multiplayer games, even with a large number of participants. Overall, the new engine and technologies used in Civilization VII promise to take the series to a new level. Improved performance, detailed graphics, and expanded game mechanics make the game one of the most anticipated strategy games of the coming years.
| QUALITY |
Minimum settings:
- Simplified textures and models: The terrain, buildings and units have less detailed surfaces.
- Limited lighting and effects: shadows and lighting are calculated using basic methods, without complex post-processing.
- Less visual details: Animations and effects (such as weather conditions or smoke from battles) can be displayed in a simpler form.
At these settings, the game remains fully functional and suitable for leisurely turn-based gameplay, even if you have a mid-range computer.
Maximum settings:
- High resolution textures: landscape elements, city and unit models are detailed down to the smallest details.
- Advanced effects and lighting: the game can use more realistic shadows, dynamic light sources and additional effects (fog of war, reflections on water).
- Full set of animations and visual improvements: vivid special effects during battles, full-fledged weather phenomena and improved rendering of distant objects create a deeper immersion.
Enabling maximum (or "ultra") settings makes the picture richer and more realistic, but requires more powerful hardware to maintain a comfortable frame rate.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
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ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Z490 AORUS PROAX GIGABYTE Z590 VISION GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING XAX MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore |
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| Multimedia equipment |
16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL40 Kingston Fury Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 8000 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Kingston XS2000 4TB SSD Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH Power supply unit Deepcool PX1200G 1200W |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 24H2 |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 572.16 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.1.1 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 и 3840x2160 with maximum graphics quality settings without upscaling in DX12 mode.
| TEST GPU |
In the video card test, the default resolution is 1920x1080; other resolutions are added and removed manually. You can also remove and add any positions of video cards. You can also select any of our test processors from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given video card tests (by default, the most productive solution is selected). The test is carried out on the most powerful CPU in this game and is scaled to other processors, taking into account their testing on NVIDIA and AMD video cards.
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When resolved 1920x1080:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Adeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060 level.
When resolved 2560x1440:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the level of Adeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards such as Radeon Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2060.
When resolved 3840x2160:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provided by video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070 level.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 3080 level.
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the program MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on the results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA with separate screen sizes 1920x1080, 2560x1440 and 3840x2160 with various anti-aliasing settings. By default, the graph displays the most current solutions. Other video cards are added and removed from the chart at the request of the reader.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
| CPU TEST |
Testing was carried out at a resolution of 1920x1080. In the processor test, you can remove or add any processor positions. You can also select any tested video card from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given processor test results (by default, the most productive solution from NVIDIA is selected). Testing takes place on the most powerful NVIDIA and AMD video cards and scales to low-end models.
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When using NVIDIA video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
When using AMD video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
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Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 12 streams.
- Optimal loading: Uses up to 8 threads as efficiently as possible.
| RAM TEST |
The test was carried out on the basic configuration of Core i 9 13900K with 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz pre-installed memory. All used RAM was taken as an indicator. The RAM test on the entire system was carried out on various video cards without launching third-party applications (browsers, etc.). In the graphics, you can add and remove any resolutions and video cards as desired.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920x1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560x1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 16 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 11 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840x2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 19 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
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