If you want to optimize to this point, do some embedded development. It's somewhat fun to work at such a low level (testing tends to be annoying though)
If they get even a cent from you, then you are funding their crap. Also whatever you don't like about them will certainly be part of their art. If that doesn't bother you, then sure, enjoy what you want.
Considering you play a lot of simulation and strategy games, the CPU you pick will probably influence your experience a lot more than usual. This chart can give you an idea of how they stack.
I will say, other than Civ7, you'll probably have a good time with whatever build people have linked here.
The problem here is that about 6 months ago the game implemented an anti-cheat that blocks linux. Despite 6 months of reports that it flat out does not work, the game still has a gold medal.
If you want to optimize to this point, do some embedded development. It's somewhat fun to work at such a low level (testing tends to be annoying though)