Can I Run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
World's Edge · 2020
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition offers players a trial of this historical single & multiplayer RTS experience. *Note: To unlock all features of the game please see the “Base Game” product.
Can You Run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p | GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better | Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
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: Definitive Edition is a demanding strategy game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 97 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 44 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 184 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–48 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~85–105 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~165–200 FPS
Excellent
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor | Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better | Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p | GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 42 GB available space | 42 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 42 GB available space Additional Notes: 2 GB VRAM
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 42 GB available space Additional Notes: 4 GB VRAM
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 97 FPS at 1080p in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition. Budget GPUs get about 44 FPS and high-end GPUs around 184 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: Definitive Edition?+
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition needs at least a Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better processor, a GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 42 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher.
Can Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p).
How much RAM does Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition need?+
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 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.