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Can the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) run Sid Meier’s Civilization VII? (2026)

✅ Yes

~79 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 79 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 59 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	59	79
1440p	35	61
4K	20	49

💡 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Turn-based strategy - late-game turns lean on the CPU more than the GPU.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 79 FPS, at 1440p about 61 FPS, and at 4K roughly 49 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) run Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) averages about 79 FPS at 1080p in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.

What FPS does the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) get in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII at 1080p?

Around 79 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 59 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Sid Meier’s Civilization VII run better on the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU)?

Turn on XeSS (Quality) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.