What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Hearts of Iron IV
Hearts of Iron IV recommends Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB) for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card in the entry class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Hearts of Iron IV well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Hearts of Iron IV asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Hearts of Iron IV?
The developer recommends Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 570 (1.28GB), a GeForce GTX 400-600 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB).
Will an older card run Hearts of Iron IV?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 470 (1.28GB)), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.