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Can you play Civilization VII on Mac? Requirements and FPS on every model

Genre: 4X strategyDeveloper: Firaxis GamesMac release: 2025
How demandingModerate
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Yes: Civilization VII has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam. It needs an Apple M1 or newer and 8 GB of unified memory. It runs on 40 of the 40 Apple Silicon Macs we track, and 32 of them go past 60 FPS at 1080p High.

The oldest Mac that clears 60 FPS at 1080p High is the MacBook Pro M1 Pro (about 84 FPS).

Data reviewed October 1, 2026

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What FPS does your Mac get in Civilization VII?

Pick your model, then set memory, GPU cores and MetalFX.

Mac compatibility

Apple Silicon native
Yes
Store
Steam
Minimum chip
Apple M1
Minimum memory
8 GB
MetalFX
No
Mac release
2025

Civilization VII FPS on every Mac model

Estimate

High preset, no MetalFX, on each Mac’s base configuration (with the memory the game requires). Sorted from most to fewest FPS.

Which Mac do you need for Civilization VII?

For 30 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the iMac M1 (Apple M1), at about 40 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1080p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the Mac mini M2 (Apple M2), at about 69 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 1440p High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M3 Pro (Apple M3 Pro), at about 61 FPS.

For 60 FPS at 4K High, the least powerful Mac that gets there is the MacBook Pro M2 Max (Apple M2 Max), at about 60 FPS.

If you are buying a new Mac to play Civilization VII, the most modest current model that clears 60 FPS at 1080p is the MacBook Air M5.

Published real-world measurements

We use these to calibrate our estimates.

Official Mac requirements

Minimum
macOS Sequoia · Apple M1 (8-core) · 8 GB memory · 25 GB storage
Recommended
macOS Sequoia · Apple M2 Pro (10-core) · 16 GB memory · 25 GB storage

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Civilization VII on Mac: FAQ

Does Civilization VII run on an M1 Mac?

Yes. A MacBook Air M1 gets about 38 FPS at 1080p High.

How much memory does Civilization VII need on Mac?

It asks for at least 8 GB of unified memory. On Apple Silicon that memory is also video memory, so more headroom keeps it steadier.

Which Mac do I need for Civilization VII at 60 FPS?

At 1080p High, from the Mac mini M2 (about 69 FPS). At 1440p, from the MacBook Pro M3 Pro.

Is Civilization VII native to Apple Silicon?

Yes, it has a native Apple Silicon version sold on Steam.

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