System requirements
The Sims 3 system requirements
A mid-range PC from 2023 runs The Sims 3 comfortably: it asks for 1 GB of RAM and 6.5 GB of storage.
The Sims 3 asks for more RAM than 11% of Role-playing (RPG) games.
The median Role-playing (RPG) game asks for 4 GB of RAM.
In The Sims 3, you can create Sims with unique personalities, fulfill their desires, and control their lives within a customizable living neighborhood. Unlock all-new Karma Powers and unleash them on your Sims: help your Sim get lucky with the power of "love connector", bless them with the power of "age defiler" or "instant beauty" or curse them with an "instant enemy". Use these powers wisely, because they may have unexpected results! As you guide your Sims through life, you can complete challenges to unlock additional items, new buildings and landmarks.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) | — |
| Processor | (XP) 2.0 GHz P4 processor or equivalent; (Vista) 2.4 GHz P4 processor or equivalent | — |
| Memory | (XP) 1 GB; (Vista) 1.5 GB | — |
| Graphics | 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 | — |
| Storage | At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content | — |
Storage
6.5 GB
Questions and answers
- What are the system requirements for The Sims 3?
- A mid-range PC from 2023 runs The Sims 3 comfortably: it asks for 1 GB of RAM and 6.5 GB of storage.
- How much RAM does The Sims 3 need?
- (XP) 1 GB; (Vista) 1.5 GB
- What graphics card does The Sims 3 need?
- 128 MB Video Card with support for Pixel Shader 2.0
- How much storage space does The Sims 3 need?
- At least 6.5 GB of hard drive space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content
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