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Civilization VI: Performance Analysis
Conclusion »Test System
| Test System | |
|---|---|
| Processor: | Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.5 GHz (Skylake, 8192 KB Cache) |
| Motherboard: | ASUS Maximus VIII Hero Intel Z170 |
| Memory: | G.SKILL 16 GB Trident-Z DDR4 @ 3000 MHz 15-16-16-35 |
| Storage: | 2x Patriot Ignite 960 GB SSD |
| Power Supply: | Antec HCP-1200 1200W |
| Cooler: | Cryorig R1 Universal 2x 140 mm fan |
| Software: | Windows 10 64-bit Anniversary Edition |
| Drivers: | NVIDIA: 373.06 WHQL AMD: Catalyst 16.10.2 Beta |
| Display: | Acer CB240HYKbmjdpr 24" 3840x2160 |
We used the latest public Steam release version of Civilization VI (not a press pre-release).
Graphics Memory Usage
Using a GTX Titan X, which has 12 GB of VRAM, we tested the game's memory usage. As you can see, the game's memory requirements are not too high. Even with Ultra settings and memory usage dialed all the way up, the game only needs between 3-4 GB VRAM.
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