These are the requirements for The Sims 4 base game, no Packs included. If you want to download Packs, make sure to check that your computer meets the additional requirements.

Minimum

• Operating system: 64-bit required. Windows 10
• Processor (CPU): 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3-3220 (2 cores, 4 threads), AMD Ryzen 3 1200 3.1 GHz (4 cores) or better
• Memory (RAM): At least 4 GB RAM
• Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
• Disc drive: DVD-ROM drive required for installation from disc only, for physical copies of the game.
• Graphics card (video): 128 MB of Video RAM and support for Pixel Shader 3.0
• Supported Graphics cards: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or better, ATI Radeon X1300 or better, Intel GMA X4500 or better
• DirectX version: DirectX 11 Compatible
• Input: Keyboard and mouse
• Internet connection online requirements: Required for game activation and optional for game updates

Recommended

• Operating system: 64-bit Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or faster, AMD Ryzen 5 or better
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB RAM
• Hard drive (free space): At least 50 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games
• DVD drive: DVD-ROM drive required for installation from disc only
• Graphics card (video): 1 GB of Video RAM, NVIDIA GTX 650, AMD Radeon HD 7750, or better
• Direct X version: DirectX 11 Compatible
• Input: Keyboard and mouse
• Internet connection: Required for game activation and optional for game updates

How can I tell if my PC meets those requirements?

1. Right-click This PC and choose Properties.
   • Note: If you’re playing on Windows 10, you can search for This PC, then right-click it in the search results.
2. A window will pop up showing your processor, RAM, and operating system information.
3. Use the menu on the left to open Device Manager.  
4. Click the > icon beside Display adapters.
5. You should see your graphics card information.
   • Note: You might see one or two graphics cards listed there, depending on whether you have a dedicated graphics card or not.

These are the requirements for The Sims 4 base game, no expansions included.

Minimum

• Mac OS version: Metal required. macOS X 10.11 (El Capitan)
• Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 3.3 Ghz (2 cores, 4 threads) or better
• Memory (RAM): At least 4 GB RAM
• Hard drive (free space): At least 25 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
• Graphics card (video): Support for Metal. Intel HD 4000 (Integrated Graphics) or better
• Input: Keyboard and mouse
• Internet connection: Internet connection required for product activation
• Video RAM: 256 MB or better

Recommended

• Mac OS version: macOS X 10.11 or later
• Processor: Intel Core i5 (4 cores) or better
• Memory (RAM): 8 GB
• Hard drive (free space): At least 50 GB of free space with at least 1 GB additional space for custom content and saved games.
• Graphics card (video): Intel HD and Iris Graphics from the HD 4000 series or newer
• Input: Keyboard and mouse
• Internet connection: Internet connection required for product activation

How can I tell if my Mac meets those requirements?

Use About this Mac to check how your Mac matches up with the minimum and recommended requirements.

If your PC or Mac is at or near the minimum requirements, or if you’re playing on a laptop, you might want to run your game in Laptop Mode. This improves your frame rate (for smoother graphics) and makes the game run more efficiently (for longer battery life).

Setting it up works the same way whether you’re on a PC or Mac:

1.  Click the " … " icon in-game.
2. Click Game Options.
3. Check the option for Laptop Mode to turn it on.
   • If you want to turn Laptop Mode off, uncheck that box instead.

Before you install any Packs, check the requirements first, as they need some extra computing power.

Here’s how to check Packs on Origin:

1. In the Store on origin.com or in the Origin client, find the game tile for the Pack.
2. Click the game tile to open the game details.
3. Click System Requirements to see the minimum and recommended requirements for both PC and Mac.

Did you know that The Sims 4 base game is now free to play? For more information, we have everything covered here.

Stay up to date by following @TheSims on Twitter and check for any known game bugs or outages @TheSimsDirect.

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