Can I run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
System requirements, estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a quick check for your own PC.
- ReleaseOct 15, 2020
- Playing now3 338
- Steam user reviews85 % positive
- Steam DeckUnsupported
- ProtonDBplatinum
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor | Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better | Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better |
| Graphics | GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p | GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage | 42 GB available space | 42 GB available space |
Estimated FPS in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.
Not yet checked against benchmarks – a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 59 | 44 | 26 |
| GTX 1660 Super | 84 | 62 | 38 |
| RTX 2060 | 98 | 72 | 44 |
| RTX 3060 | 131 | 97 | 59 |
| RTX 4060 | 141 | 104 | 63 |
| RTX 5060 | 170 | 126 | 77 |
| RX 9060 XT | 183 | 135 | 82 |
| RTX 3070 | 183 | 135 | 82 |
| RTX 4070 | 224 | 166 | 101 |
| RTX 5070 | 267 | 198 | 120 |
| RX 7800 XT | 236 | 174 | 106 |
| RX 9070 XT | 343 | 254 | 155 |
| RTX 5070 Ti | 340 | 252 | 153 |
| RTX 4080 | 350 | 266 | 162 |
| RTX 5080 | 350 | 290 | 176 |
| RTX 4090 | 350 | 343 | 209 |
| RTX 5090 | 350 | 350 | 265 |
Steam Deck – Valve rating: Unsupported
Which graphics card do I need for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.
- 1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~141 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~104 FPSAmazon ↗
- 1440p High · 144 FPSRadeon RX 9070 16 GB ~231 FPSAmazon ↗
- 4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~63 FPSAmazon ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition needs at least GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Ma, and GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mar is recommended. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
- What are the system requirements for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
- Minimum: graphics GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Ma, processor Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark scor, RAM 8 GB RAM. Recommended graphics card: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mar.
