Can I Run Age of Empires® III (2007)?
Ensemble Studios · 2012
Microsoft Studios brings you three epic Age of Empires III games in one monumental collection for the first time.
Can You Run Age of Empires® III (2007)?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Age of Empires® III (2007)’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Age of Empires® III (2007) — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX®: dx90c | 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX®: dx90c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP | Windows XP |
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® III (2007) is a moderately demanding simulation game from 2012. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 103 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 47 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 197 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~42–52 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~95–115 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~175–215 FPS
Excellent
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Age of Empires® III (2007) System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Age of Empires® III (2007), component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX®: dx90c |
| Storage | 12 GB HD space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX®: dx90c Hard Drive: 12 GB HD space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Age of Empires® III (2007) — FAQ
Can I run Age of Empires® III (2007)?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 103 FPS at 1080p in Age of Empires® III (2007). Budget GPUs get about 47 FPS and high-end GPUs around 197 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® III (2007)?+
Age of Empires® III (2007) needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz processor, a 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX®: dx90c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 12 GB HD space of storage, running Windows XP.
Can Age of Empires® III (2007) run without a graphics card?+
No — Age of Empires® III (2007) is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 DirectX®: dx90c).
How much RAM does Age of Empires® III (2007) need?+
Age of Empires® III (2007) officially requires a minimum of 2GB 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.