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Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Sid Meier’s Civilization VII? (2026)

Yes
~78 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) 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 78 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 79 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7978
1440p4763
4K2760
💡 Sid Meier’s Civilization VII: Turn-based strategy - late-game turns lean on the CPU more than the GPU.

At 1080p expect around 78 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 60 FPS with optimized settings. Sid Meier’s Civilization VII doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Sid Meier’s Civilization VII?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages about 78 FPS at 1080p in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Sid Meier’s Civilization VII at 1080p?

Around 78 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 79 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Sid Meier’s Civilization VII run better on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)?

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.