Can I Run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
World's Edge · 2019
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 2 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
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Your PC
You can run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM | Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM | Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 15 GB available space | 15 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space Additional Notes: 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 15 GB available space
Source: Steam
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?+
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM graphics card, 4 GB of RAM, 15 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64bit.
Can Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition need?+
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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