Can I Run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY · 2009
Command the seas, control the land, forge a new nation, and conquer the globe.
Can You Run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU | 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ | Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ |
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? →Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2009. 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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Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (XP,) 2 GB RAM (Vista™) |
| Graphics | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card |
| Storage | 15 GB free hard disk space formatted as NTFS Peripherals: Windows compatible mouse and keyboard Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP,) 2 GB RAM (Vista™) Graphics: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card Hard Drive: 15 GB free hard disk space formatted as NTFS Peripherals: Windows compatible mouse and keyboard Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition — FAQ
Can I run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition. 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 Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?+
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition needs at least a 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU processor, a 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 15 GB free hard disk space formatted as NTFS Peripherals: Windows compatible mouse and keyboard Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. of storage, running Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™.
Can Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory Display: Minimum screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels Sound: Directx9.0c compatible sound card).
How much RAM does Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition need?+
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition 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.