Can I run Crusader Kings II?

Crusader Kings II (2012) is a RPG, simulation and strategy game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Crusader Kings II system requirements

	Minimum
OS	Win7 64-bit
Processor	Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+
Memory	4 GB RAM
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900, 512mb graphics memory required.
Storage	2 GB

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official Crusader Kings II Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Crusader Kings II?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 4 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Intel Core i3-6100
AMD FX-8350

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Crusader Kings II

Parts from our product guides that reach the recommended specs.

Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

Budget / 1080p-1440p

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Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Mid-range / 1440p

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Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

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Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Crusader Kings II: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Crusader Kings II?

Minimum: OS Win7 64-bit; processor Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz or AMD 3500+; 4 GB RAM; graphics NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or ATI Radeon X1900, 512mb graphics memory required.; 2 GB.

What graphics card do I need for Crusader Kings II?

At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.

Can a GTX 1650 run Crusader Kings II?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can Crusader Kings II run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Crusader Kings II?

Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for Crusader Kings II.

How much storage does Crusader Kings II need?

Crusader Kings II needs 2 GB of free space.

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