Can I Run Age of Wonders III?
Triumph Studios · 2014
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 Wonders III 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 Wonders III, 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 Wonders III
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
Age of Wonders III recommends a Core 2 Quad Q6600 or equivalent; a Ryzen 5 3600 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for Age of Wonders III, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
3 GB min · 1 GB rec
The minimum spec lists 3 GB of video memory and the recommended spec 1 GB, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Age of Wonders III
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Age of Wonders III?
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Your PC
You can run Age of Wonders III — 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 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram | nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Age of Wonders III, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 | Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram | nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 10 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Additional Notes: Requires a 1024x768 screen resolution. Requires an open IPv4 connection for online multiplayer. A Triumph Account is required to use the game's online services. The game's single player and Hot Seat modes are fully playable using the guest account. Please note that the Editor is Windows only.
Recommended
OS *: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 10 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 9 Compatible Additional Notes: A 1920x1080 screen resolution.
Source: Steam
Age of Wonders III — FAQ
Can I run Age of Wonders III?+
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 Wonders III?+
Age of Wonders III needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 Ghz processor, a nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 10 GB available space of storage, running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1.
Can Age of Wonders III 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 Wonders III need?+
Age of Wonders III officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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