Can I Run Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Skybox Labs · 2013
Age of Empires II has been re-imagined in high definition. With the release of Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, this product will not be updated further.
Can You Run Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Age of Empires II (Retired)’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Age of Empires II (Retired) — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU DirectX®: 9.0c | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.2GHZ CPU | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+ | — |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Age of Empires II (Retired) is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~110–130 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~205–250 FPS
Excellent
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Age of Empires II (Retired) System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Age of Empires II (Retired), component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+ |
| Processor | 1.2GHZ CPU |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU DirectX®: 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB HD space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+ Processor: 1.2GHZ CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 2 GB HD space
Recommended
Additional: 900x600 minimum display resolution
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Age of Empires II (Retired) — FAQ
Can I run Age of Empires II (Retired)?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Age of Empires II (Retired). Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 FPS. 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 (Retired)?+
Age of Empires II (Retired) needs at least a 1.2GHZ CPU processor, a Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 2 GB HD space of storage, running Windows Vista, 7, 8 Pro+.
Can Age of Empires II (Retired) run without a graphics card?+
No — Age of Empires II (Retired) is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU DirectX®: 9.0c).
How much RAM does Age of Empires II (Retired) need?+
Age of Empires II (Retired) officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.