Can My PC Run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 1830 or better
GPU: GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better @720p
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 42 GB
OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or betterAMD FX-8350 specs →
GPU: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080pNVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 specs →
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 42 GB
OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection

2 GB VRAM 4 GB VRAM

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-23Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: World's Edge
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Released: 15 October 2020

About Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

Lead powerful civilizations across the globe, master strategies and tactics, and relive history in co op battles—now remastered in stunning 4K and modernized gameplay.

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Common questions about running Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition

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What PC do I need for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better @1080p
Processor: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 42 GB
Operating system: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher

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Can my laptop run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?

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