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Can I Run Age of Wonders III?

Triumph Studios · 2014

Age of Wonders III is the long anticipated sequel to the award-winning strategy series. Delivering a unique mix of Empire Building, Role Playing and Warfare, Age of Wonders III offers the ultimate in turn-based fantasy strategy for veterans of the series and new players alike!

Can You Run Age of Wonders III?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Age of Wonders III’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Age of Wonders III — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ramnVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 GhzIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz
RAM16 GB2 GB4 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

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 Wonders III is a demanding rpg game from 2014. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 81 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 154 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~32–40 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~75–90 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~140–170 FPS

Excellent

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Age of Wonders III System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Age of Wonders III, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo E6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ @2.6 GhzIntel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 Ghz or AMD Phenom X4 9900 @ 2.6 Ghz
Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM
GraphicsnVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ramnVidia Geforce 460 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 6850 1GB
DirectXVersion 9.0cVersion 9.0c
Storage10 GB available space10 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

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.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Age of Wonders III — FAQ

Can I run Age of Wonders III?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 81 FPS at 1080p in Age of Wonders III. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 154 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 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, 2GB 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?+

No — Age of Wonders III is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: nVidia 8800 / ATi Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB or Laptop integrated Intel HD 3000 with 3GB system ram).

How much RAM does Age of Wonders III need?+

Age of Wonders III officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, with 4GB 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.