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Best PCs for Europa Universalis IV: Empire

Europa Universalis IV: Empire is a ‪simulation‬ game developed by Paradox Tinto and published by Paradox Interactive. The Europa Universalis IV: Empire Bundle is the ultimate package for aspiring conquerors. Including every major expansion for the game, up to and including 2020's Emperor, the Empire bundle gives you everything you need to rewrite early modern history, with your own nation at the center of events.

Computer Requirements for Europa Universalis IV: Empire

The system requirements are generic; nearly any new PC with a dedicated graphics processing unit is sufficient for successfully playing EU4:E. GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or better GPU is needed.

Windows System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
  • Memory (RAM): 4 GB
  • Graphics Processing Unit: 1 GB
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-2105 / AMD® FX 4300
Recommended:
  • Operating System: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
  • Memory (RAM): 8 GB
  • Graphics Processing Unit: 1 GB
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3 3240 / AMD® FX 8120

Best Windows PCs for EU4:E

These computers meet the recommended system requirements and let you enjoy the game on high graphics settings without lag and stutter.

Alienware Aurora
Alienware Aurora
99H73
RTX 5070 GPU2025 model
$2,652.19
Alienware DACT1250-7377BLK-PUS
Alienware DACT1250-7377BLK-PUS
MVJK8
Popular RTX 5060 Ti GPU2025 model
$2,023.45
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 590 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi5 CPUBudget choice
$699.99
$664.99
STGAubron ABR0422
STGAubron ABR0422
Runs 70% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 2060 SUPER GPU2026 model32 GB RAMi7 CPU
$679.99
$645.99
CyberpowerPC GMA3100A3
CyberpowerPC GMA3100A3
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 6500 XT GPU2026 model8 GB RAMAMD CPU
$789.99
STGAubron ABR1722
STGAubron ABR1722
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RTX 3050 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPUBudget choice
$829.99
$788.49
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2A8NVP436
Runs 80% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,068.53
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
A8NVM671
Runs 90% of new games on recommendedPopular RTX 5060 Ti GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$2,099.99
$1,599.00
MSI Codex Z2
MSI Codex Z2
CodZ2B8NVL694
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$1,299.00
ASUS ROG G700
ASUS ROG G700
G700TF-XS776
Runs 80% of new games on recommended RTX 5070 GPU2025 model32 GB RAM
$2,299.99
$2,099.99
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz R66
S2QT-B550-R66-LCS
Runs 60% of new games on recommendedPopular RX 6600 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMAMD CPU
$999.99
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460
S2QT-B760-560-LCS
Runs 70% of new games on recommended RTX 5060 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi5 CPUBudget choice
$989.99
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Budget Windows PCs for EU4:E

These cheaper options meet the minimum system requirements stated by the developer. You may need to lower the graphics settings or the in-game resolution to run the game smoothly.

STGAubron ABR1824
STGAubron ABR1824
Runs 60% of new games on minimumPopular RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPU
$619.99
$588.99
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 60% of new games on minimum RX 580 GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$471.54
$447.96
STGAubron ABR0122
STGAubron ABR0122
Runs 80% of new games on minimum RX 5600 XT GPU2026 model16 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$586.61
$557.27
HP EliteDesk 805
HP EliteDesk 805
G9
Runs 40% of new games on minimum 760M GPU2026 model8 GB RAMi7 CPUBudget choice
$599.99
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EU4:E technical specifications for computer
Updated on August 21, 2021.
These recommendations are based on technical details and requirements. We can't guarantee that the game will run on every computer.