Civilization VIFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

Civilization VI

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.

Civilization VI - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low235 FPS
medium195 FPS
high162 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440P
low167 FPS
medium144 FPS
high119 FPS
ultra99 FPS
4K
low99 FPS
medium86 FPS
high75 FPS
ultra58 FPS

Performance Report

Civilization VI

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 133 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 99 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 58 to 99 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is 205% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 770) for Civilization VI. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-4xxx).

AI Acceleration

Civilization VI supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER:$175(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $499
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $559. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 133 FPS, equivalent to 0.24 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.420 fps/$0.349 fps/$0.290 fps/$0.238 fps/$
1440p0.299 fps/$0.258 fps/$0.213 fps/$0.177 fps/$
4k0.177 fps/$0.154 fps/$0.134 fps/$0.104 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 133 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 215 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 38% (FPS gap: 82 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 20%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 30%
HighGPU Limits CPU 37%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 38%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 8%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 19%
HighGPU Limits CPU 23%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 22%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 32%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 33%
HighGPU Limits CPU 31%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 31%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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, not generic utilization heuristics.

Civilization VI Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-2120
RecommendedCore i5-4xxx
GPU - GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
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18,166
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTS 450
RecommendedGeForce GTX 770

Your CPU is 478% above and your GPU is 205% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+478%vsrecommended

GPU

+205%vsrecommended

CPU

+1633%vsminimum

GPU

+1259%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTS 450
Processor: Core i3-2120
Memory: 4 GB
Disk Space: 12 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 770
Processor: Core i5-4xxx
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 16 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER run Civilization VI well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 99 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 205% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 478% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Civilization VI?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $559 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $175 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 5060 Ti for around $379 (Rank #21 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Civilization VI performance?

For Civilization VI, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Civilization VI?

Civilization VI currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Civilization VI?

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 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Civilization VI FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER?

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.