Best Sid Meier’s Civilization VII settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) (2026)
On a NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU), Sid Meier’s Civilization VII runs at roughly 124 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 124FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 124 | 124 |
| 1440p | 90 | 89 |
| 4K | 45 | 60 |
CPU-bound: in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, a Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU caps you near 124 FPSregardless of graphics settings — lowering them won't raise your frame rate much here.
💡 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Turn-based strategy - late-game turns lean on the CPU more than the GPU.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
Civilization VII supports DLSS and FSR. A nice boost, though a turn-based strategy game rarely needs huge frame rates.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution across the map. High is the value pick over Ultra.
Terrain DetailHighbaseline
Detail of the world map tiles and geometry. High is a clean trade.
Water QualityHighbaseline
Ocean and river reflection detail. Medium/High is plenty.
Reflection QualityMediumbaseline
Screen-space reflections on water. Medium is plenty.
Ambient OcclusionMediumbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth on the map. Medium is a cheap, good-looking option.
BloomOnbaseline
Glow around bright lights. Cheap; set to taste.
MSAA2xbaseline
Hardware edge smoothing - heavy at higher steps. 2x is plenty; 8x tanks FPS for little gain.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII on other GPUs
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) get in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages around 124 FPS at 1080p in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII — up from about 124 FPS with everything on High. Note that a Intel Core i7-10700K-class CPU can cap it near 124 FPS here.
Can the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) run Sid Meier’s Civilization VII at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB) averages roughly 89 FPS in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII — a smooth experience.
What are the best Sid Meier’s Civilization VII settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3060 (12GB)?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Terrain Detail down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.