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Can I Run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition?

CREATIVE ASSEMBLY · 2010

Complete your Total War collection with this Definitive Edition of Total War: NAPOLEON, which includes all DLC and feature updates since the game’s release

Can You Run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c
CPUCore i5-134002.3 GHz CPU with SSE22.6 GHz Dual Core CPU
RAM16 GB1 GB2 GB
OSWindows 11Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7

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: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2010. 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: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSMicrosoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7
Processor2.3 GHz CPU with SSE22.6 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7)2 GB RAM (XP), 4 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7)
Graphics256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c
Storage21 GB free space Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.21 GB free space Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
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Minimum

OS *: Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7 Processor: 2.3 GHz CPU with SSE2 Memory: 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 21 GB free space Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

OS *: Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7 Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU Memory: 2 GB RAM (XP), 4 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) Graphics: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 21 GB free space Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition — FAQ

Can I run Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Total War: NAPOLEON – 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: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition?+

Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition needs at least a 2.3 GHz CPU with SSE2 processor, a 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 21 GB free space Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. of storage, running Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7.

Can Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition run without a graphics card?+

No — Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c).

How much RAM does Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition need?+

Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM, with 2GB 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.