Can a AMD Radeon HD 6870 run Europa Universalis IV?
The AMD Radeon HD 6870 clears the minimum bar for Europa Universalis IV but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 47 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the AMD Radeon HD 6870 measures up
| Requirement | AMD Radeon HD 6870 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 4 | 3 | 5 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 29 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 17 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle Europa Universalis IV
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs AMD Radeon HD 6870 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 | F | 60 | ▲ 13 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 6950 | F | 60 | ▲ 13 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti | F | 47 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon Vega 8 | F | 47 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | F | 35 | ▼ 12 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R7 250 | F | 35 | ▼ 12 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the AMD Radeon HD 6870 run Europa Universalis IV?
The AMD Radeon HD 6870 clears the minimum bar for Europa Universalis IV but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 47 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 47 FPS at 1080p, 29 FPS at 1440p and 17 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.