ORIONMinimum
- 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
ORION › Game requirements › Crusader Kings III
Can you run Crusader Kings III? PC requirements and settings
Crusader Kings III, by Paradox Development Studio (RPG, Simulation, Strategy), came out on Steam on September 1, 2020. Here are the official specs, and what they mean on the most common graphics cards.
Publisher's recommended cardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580
Minimum cardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 | AMD Radeon HD 7870 | Intel Arc A310 | Intel Iris Plus G7 | AMD Radeon Vega 11
Recommended RAM16 GB
Our conservative estimate60 fps at 1080p, high settings, with a GeForce RTX 2060
Estimate per graphics card
Which settings to aim for with your card
For each card: the highest settings level that stays smooth, and the expected frame-rate range. This is a conservative estimate worked out from the publisher's recommended specs, not a measurement: your processor, drivers and game updates move it.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB | Highover 233 fps | High151–208 fps | High82–113 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB | High203–279 fps | High131–181 fps | High71–98 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB | High167–229 fps | High108–149 fps | High59–81 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12 GB | High167–229 fps | High108–149 fps | High59–81 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB | High159–219 fps | High103–142 fps | High56–77 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB | High146–201 fps | High94–130 fps | Medium67–92 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB | High143–197 fps | High93–128 fps | Medium66–90 fps |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB | High119–164 fps | High77–106 fps | Low74–101 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB | High114–157 fps | High74–102 fps | Low70–97 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 8 GB | High114–157 fps | High74–102 fps | Low70–97 fps |
| Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB | High108–149 fps | High70–97 fps | Low67–92 fps |
| GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB | High106–145 fps | High68–94 fps | Low65–90 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 12 GB | High97–134 fps | High63–87 fps | Low60–83 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | High95–130 fps | High61–84 fps | Low58–80 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 8 GB | High92–126 fps | High59–82 fps | Low57–78 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | High81–111 fps | Medium68–94 fps | Low50–69 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 8 GB | High75–103 fps | Medium63–87 fps | Low46–64 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB | High61–84 fps | Low69–95 fps | Low37–52 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super 6 GB | Medium68–93 fps | Low59–81 fps | Low32–44 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 8 GB | Low70–97 fps | Low46–63 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Low65–90 fps | Low42–58 fps | Too weakunder 30 fps |
Without DLSS, FSR or frame generation: turning them on raises the frame rate noticeably when the game offers them.
Best settings
Best graphics settings for Crusader Kings III by graphics card
The setting ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick to play at 60 frames per second: the best-looking detail level that stays smooth, with upscaling when it lets you go one step up (DLSS on GeForce RTX, XeSS on Intel Arc, FSR on other cards). If Crusader Kings III doesn't offer it, use the level from the previous table.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5070 | High167–229 fps | High108–149 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | High146–201 fps | High94–130 fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | High159–219 fps | High103–142 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | High114–157 fps | High74–102 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | High114–157 fps | High74–102 fps |
| Intel Arc B580 | High97–134 fps | High63–87 fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | High95–130 fps | High61–84 fps |
| Radeon RX 7600 | High92–126 fps | High59–82 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | High81–111 fps | High + DLSS Quality70–97 fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | High75–103 fps | High + FSR Quality66–90 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | High + FSR Quality70–97 fps | Medium + FSR Quality59–81 fps |
At these levels, ORION keeps textures on high from 8 GB of video memory (they cost memory, hardly any frames), sets the frame cap on the target for steady pacing, turns off motion blur and film grain, and leaves vertical sync off. This is a conservative estimate, not a measurement: in ORION, the first measured session corrects the setting.
Official specs
Minimum and recommended requirements
Recommended
- 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
Source: the game's Steam page, read on October 7, 2026.
Where to buy
Buy Crusader Kings III
The official page first. In ORION, the Store tab compares prices across shops, with the official stores listed before key resellers.
On your PC
The same estimate with your own hardware, and the settings applied for you
ORION is a free game launcher for Windows. It reads your graphics card, processor and screen, estimates every game in your library, then measures the real frame rate while you play and sets the game up with its "Recommended" profile. No account, no ads.
Questions
Crusader Kings III at a glance
Which graphics card do I need for Crusader Kings III at 1080p?
The publisher recommends: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 480 | Intel Arc A580. By our conservative estimate, high settings hold 60 frames per second at 1080p with a GeForce RTX 2060, and a GeForce GTX 1060 gets there with lower settings.
What are the best graphics settings for Crusader Kings III on an RTX 4060?
For 60 frames per second at 1080p, ORION's “Recommended” profile would pick High settings: between 95 and 130 frames per second according to our conservative estimate.
Can I run Crusader Kings III on an RTX 3060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 3060 runs Crusader Kings III at 1080p on high settings, between 81 and 111 frames per second.
Can I run Crusader Kings III on an RTX 4060?
By our estimate, a GeForce RTX 4060 runs Crusader Kings III at 1080p on high settings, between 95 and 130 frames per second.
How much RAM does Crusader Kings III need?
The publisher recommends 16 GB of RAM (minimum: 8 GB).
How much storage does Crusader Kings III take?
The official page asks for 20 GB of storage.
How are these estimates worked out?
The publisher's recommended specs are the reference point (about 60 frames per second at 1080p on high settings, unless the publisher says otherwise). Each card's power is compared with the recommended card (the average when the publisher names several), then adjusted to the screen resolution. A low margin is kept, and less video memory than recommended drops one level.
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