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Can I Run Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?

CREATIVE ASSEMBLY · 2019

Unite Ancient China under your rule through a thrilling blend of turn-based empire building and real-time battles. Use the Guanxi System and diplomacy to forge alliances, and build powerful armies with hundreds of unique infantry, cavalry and war machine units.

Can You Run Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?

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

Your PC

You can run Total War: THREE KINGDOMS — and then some

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

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM
CPUCore i5-13400Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00GhzIntel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X
RAM16 GB4 GB8 GB
OSWindows 11Windows 7 64 BitWindows 10 64 Bit

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: THREE KINGDOMS is a demanding action game from 2019. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 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

~70–85 FPS

Playable

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~135–165 FPS

Excellent

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Total War: THREE KINGDOMS System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, component by component.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
OSWindows 7 64 BitWindows 10 64 Bit
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo 3.00GhzIntel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X
Memory4 GB RAM8 GB RAM
GraphicsGTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM
DirectXVersion 11Version 11
Storage60 GB available space60 GB available space
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Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: 6GB Memory if using integrated GPU.

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 Bit Processor: Intel i5-6600 | Ryzen 5 2600X Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 970 | R9 Fury X 4GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 60 GB available space Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS — FAQ

Can I run Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Total War: THREE KINGDOMS. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 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: THREE KINGDOMS?+

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 3.00Ghz processor, a GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620 graphics card, 4GB of RAM, 60 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64 Bit.

Can Total War: THREE KINGDOMS run without a graphics card?+

No — Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GTX 650 Ti 1GB|HD 7850 1GB|Intel UHD Graphics 620).

How much RAM does Total War: THREE KINGDOMS need?+

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS officially requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM, with 8GB 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.