The standard for turn-time benchmarks. Late-game turns require huge CPU throughput to process AI moves. High-resolution textures also demand a fair amount of VRAM.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 98 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 87 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 82 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 185% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 5 5600 is 263% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).
The GeForce RTX 3060 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 5 5600 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/ultra), 1440p ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $464.8. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 98 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.404 fps/$ | 0.321 fps/$ | 0.260 fps/$ | 0.211 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.340 fps/$ | 0.293 fps/$ | 0.239 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.176 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 3060 sets the ceiling at about 104 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600 has headroom up to 133 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 22% (FPS gap: 29 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 5600 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 9% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 22% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 263% above and your GPU is 185% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 87 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 185% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 263% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $464.8 ($115 CPU + $349.8 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #185 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Civilization VI, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 5600 still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Civilization VI does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Civilization VI requires at minimum a Core i3-2120 (CPU) and GeForce GTS 450 (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 12 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-4xxx and GeForce GTX 770 with 8 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 5 5600 and GeForce RTX 3060 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Civilization VI FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
