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Cities: Skylines System Requirements

October 9, 2017Colossal Order Ltd.

Cities: Skylines - Green Cities introduces environmentally conscious options for urban development. This expansion provides 350 new assets, including green buildings, services, and vehicles, alongside revised pollution and noise mechanics, allowing players to create sustainable metropolises.

Cities: Skylines Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core I7-930, Nvidia GeForce GTS, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core I7-930 / AMD FX-6350CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB) / AMD R7 250 (2 GB) / Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 9.0c
Storage
12 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor
Intel Core I7-4790K / AMD Ryzen 3 3200GCPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB)GPU Deals
DirectX
Version 11
Storage
12 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Cities: Skylines

#1

Reduce shadow quality for better performance.

#2

Limit the number of active mods.

#3

Lower the simulation quality setting.

#4

Upgrade your RAM if you experience stuttering.

Cities: Skylines System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Cities: Skylines on a low-end PC?▼
You might be able to run Cities: Skylines on a low-end PC if it meets the minimum requirements (Intel Core I7-930 / AMD FX-6350, Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB) / AMD R7 250 (2 GB) / Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake), 8 GB RAM). However, expect lower graphics settings and potentially lower frame rates, especially as your city grows.
What GPU do I need for Cities: Skylines?▼
For minimum settings, an Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 (1 GB) / AMD R7 250 (2 GB) / Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake) is required. For recommended settings and a smoother experience, aim for an Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 (3 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 470 (4 GB) or better.
How much RAM does Cities: Skylines need?▼
Cities: Skylines requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. However, 16 GB of RAM is highly recommended for a smoother experience, especially when using mods or building large cities.
Will Cities: Skylines run on integrated graphics?▼
Yes, Cities: Skylines *can* run on integrated graphics like Intel Iris Xe G7 (Tiger Lake), but performance will likely be poor, even at the lowest settings. Expect significant lag and low frame rates, especially as your city expands.
What is the best graphics settings for Cities: Skylines?▼
The best graphics settings depend on your hardware. Start with medium settings and adjust from there. Lowering shadow quality, reflection quality, and disabling anti-aliasing can significantly improve performance. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and frame rate.
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Cities: Skylines Game Info

Developer

Colossal Order Ltd.

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Release Date

October 9, 2017

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Genres

SimulatorStrategy

Game Modes

  • Single player
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