Civilization VIFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

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
low250 FPS
medium216 FPS
high190 FPS
ultra156 FPS
1440P
low174 FPS
medium153 FPS
high129 FPS
ultra107 FPS
4K
low107 FPS
medium94 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra65 FPS

Performance Report

Civilization VI

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 156 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 107 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 65 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is 281% 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 4060 Ti 16GB.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB:$449(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $499
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $833. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 156 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.300 fps/$0.259 fps/$0.228 fps/$0.187 fps/$
1440p0.209 fps/$0.184 fps/$0.155 fps/$0.128 fps/$
4k0.128 fps/$0.113 fps/$0.100 fps/$0.078 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

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

📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB sets the ceiling at about 189 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 254 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 65 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 14%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 22%
HighGPU Limits CPU 26%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 26%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumGPU Limits CPU 12%
HighGPU Limits CPU 14%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 13%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 25%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 26%
HighGPU Limits CPU 23%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 23%
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 4060 Ti 16GB
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22,713
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTS 450
RecommendedGeForce GTX 770

Your CPU is 478% above and your GPU is 281% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+478%vsrecommended

GPU

+281%vsrecommended

CPU

+1633%vsminimum

GPU

+1599%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 4060 Ti 16GB run Civilization VI well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB can run Civilization VI smoothly up to 4k achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 281% 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 $833 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $449 GPU (Rank #48 Value)). 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 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #42 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 4060 Ti 16GB 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 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 4060 Ti 16GB 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 4060 Ti 16GB?

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.