Europa Universalis IV
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 926 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps | 794 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 860 fps | 699 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 837 fps | 680 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 642 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 901 fps | 721 fps | 586 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 453 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 632 fps | 506 fps | 405 fps | 329 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 935 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 879 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 855 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 916 fps | 733 fps | 595 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 807 fps | 645 fps | 524 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 981 fps | 785 fps | 628 fps | 510 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 927 fps | 741 fps | 593 fps | 482 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 845 fps | 676 fps | 541 fps | 439 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 763 fps | 610 fps | 488 fps | 397 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 654 fps | 523 fps | 419 fps | 340 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 474 fps | 379 fps | 303 fps | 247 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 977 fps | 781 fps | 635 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 959 fps | 767 fps | 614 fps | 499 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 901 fps | 721 fps | 577 fps | 469 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 712 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 610 fps | 488 fps | 391 fps | 317 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 538 fps | 430 fps | 344 fps | 280 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 523 fps | 419 fps | 335 fps | 272 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 494 fps | 395 fps | 316 fps | 257 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 451 fps | 360 fps | 288 fps | 234 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 407 fps | 326 fps | 260 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 349 fps | 279 fps | 223 fps | 181 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 253 fps | 202 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
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About
Europa Universalis IV is a grand strategy simulation game released in 2013 that lets you control any nation throughout history and reshape the world according to your vision. With a 87/100 rating, it's acclaimed for its exceptional depth, historical accuracy, and the sheer freedom it offers players to write alternative histories. The game emphasizes complex diplomacy, trade, and empire-building rather than fast-paced action, making it a thinking player's strategy experience.
The good news for most PC gamers is that Europa Universalis IV is not graphically demanding and runs well on modest hardware. You'll need at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 1948 and a CPU scoring approximately 1846 to meet minimum requirements, along with 4 GB of RAM. Even budget gaming setups can achieve solid FPS performance at higher graphics settings, and the game scales easily across different hardware tiers, so benchmark testing is straightforward.
If you enjoy deep strategy games with historical themes and don't mind slower-paced gameplay focused on planning and decision-making, Europa Universalis IV is absolutely worth playing. Its accessibility on lower-end hardware means virtually any PC gamer can experience one of the finest grand strategy games ever made.
Performance profile
Released in August 2013, Europa Universalis IV sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
As a strategy title, Europa Universalis IV is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Europa Universalis IV runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Start before the Renaissance on a map of the world as it was then. Choose from any of hundreds of nations and then rule up to the Age of Revolutions. Or, if you wish, start your game at any date in the span, with historical monarchs and other leaders.
