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The Sims 4 Parenthood System Requirements

May 30, 2017Maxis90/100

Influence the next generation by raising children in The Sims 4: Parenthood. Guide your Sims' offspring through childhood and adolescence, teaching them values and managing their behavior to affect their adult lives. New family-focused activities and household customization options are also included.

The Sims 4 Parenthood Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: 1.8 GHz Intel, 128 MB of, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
Processor
1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ or equivalentCPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
128 MB of Video RAM: NVIDIA GeForce 6600, ATI Radeon X1300, or Intel GMA X4500GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Storage
17 GB Hard Drive spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
64 Bit Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
Processor
Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GTX 650 or betterGPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Storage
18 GB Hard Drive spaceSSD Deals

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Intel core i5 or faster, AMD Athlon X4

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NVIDIA GTX 650 or better

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Quick Performance Tips for The Sims 4 Parenthood

#1

Lower graphics settings for better performance.

#2

Close background apps to free up RAM.

#3

Limit the number of Sims in your household.

#4

Disable laptop mode if plugged in for more power.

The Sims 4 Parenthood System Requirements FAQ

Can I run The Sims 4 Parenthood on a low-end PC?▼
Parenthood's requirements are similar to the base game. If your PC meets the minimum specs (1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or equivalent), you should be able to run it, but expect lower graphics settings and potential lag in larger households or neighborhoods.
What GPU do I need for The Sims 4 Parenthood?▼
For minimum settings, an NVIDIA GeForce 6600, ATI Radeon X1300, or Intel GMA X4500 with 128 MB of VRAM is required. For a smoother experience with higher settings, an NVIDIA GTX 650 or better is recommended.
How much RAM does The Sims 4 Parenthood need?▼
The Sims 4 Parenthood requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM. However, 8 GB of RAM is recommended for a better experience, especially if you have other expansion packs or run other applications in the background.
Will The Sims 4 Parenthood run on integrated graphics?▼
The game *may* run on Intel GMA X4500 integrated graphics, which is the minimum spec, but performance will likely be poor, even on the lowest settings. Dedicated graphics are highly recommended for a playable experience.
What is the best graphics settings for The Sims 4 Parenthood?▼
The best settings depend on your hardware. Start with medium settings and adjust from there. If you experience lag, lower the graphics quality, object detail, and lighting effects. Experiment to find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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The Sims 4 Parenthood Game Info

Developer

Maxis

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Release Date

May 30, 2017

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorAdventure

Game Modes

  • Single player
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