Hearts of Iron IV System Requirements
Hearts of Iron IV, released Jun 6, 2016, is a simulation / strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 graphics with an Intel Core i5-2500K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Hearts of Iron IV call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470-class graphics, AMD FX-4300-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Hearts of Iron IV call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570-class graphics, Intel Core i5-2500K-class processor, 6 GB of RAM and 2 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-2500K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 2 GB | 2 GB |
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Best GPU for Hearts of Iron IV
Full GPU guide →Hearts of Iron IV's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Hearts of Iron IV
Full CPU guide →Hearts of Iron IV's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-2500K level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Hearts of Iron IV
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Hearts of Iron IV build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Hearts of Iron IV?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Hearts of Iron IV?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Hearts of Iron IV's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Hearts of Iron IV?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Hearts of Iron IV's Intel Core i5-2500K target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Hearts of Iron IV?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Hearts of Iron IV?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Hearts of Iron IV need?
- Hearts of Iron IV lists 6 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 still enough for Hearts of Iron IV?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.