Can I Run Total War: SHOGUN 2?
CREATIVE ASSEMBLY · 2011
Total War: SHOGUN 2 is the perfect mix of real-time and turn-based strategy gaming for newcomers and veterans alike.
Can You Run Total War: SHOGUN 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Total War: SHOGUN 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Total War: SHOGUN 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 / Vista / XP | Windows 7 / Vista / XP |
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: SHOGUN 2 is a moderately demanding strategy game from 2011. 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: SHOGUN 2 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Total War: SHOGUN 2, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / Vista / XP | Windows 7 / Vista / XP |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) | 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c | AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c |
| Storage | 32GB free hard disk space Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions | 32GB free hard disk space Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) Memory: 1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) Graphics: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 32GB free hard disk space Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 / Vista / XP Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent Memory: 2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7) Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible card DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c Hard Drive: 32GB free hard disk space Screen Resolution: 1280x1024 minimum Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Total War: SHOGUN 2 — FAQ
Can I run Total War: SHOGUN 2?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in Total War: SHOGUN 2. 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: SHOGUN 2?+
Total War: SHOGUN 2 needs at least a 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2) processor, a 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 32GB free hard disk space Screen Resolution: 1024x768 minimum Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions of storage, running Windows 7 / Vista / XP.
Can Total War: SHOGUN 2 run without a graphics card?+
No — Total War: SHOGUN 2 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3) DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c).
How much RAM does Total War: SHOGUN 2 need?+
Total War: SHOGUN 2 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.