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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition System Requirements

October 15, 2020Tantalus Media81/100

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition delivers the complete RTS experience with enhanced visuals and audio, plus all prior expansions. Expect new content alongside the familiar gameplay of this historical strategy title.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i3-2105, GeForce GT 450, 4 GB RAM. Recommended: 8 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-2105 or AMD Phenom II X3 720CPU Deals
RAM
4 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
GeForce GT 450 or Radeon HD 5750 or Intel HD Graphics 630GPU Deals
DirectX
11
Storage
42 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 480GPU Deals
DirectX
11
Storage
42 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition on a low-end PC?
Yes, you can, but you'll need at least an Intel Core i3-2105 or AMD Phenom II X3 720 processor, a GeForce GT 450 or Radeon HD 5750 or Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU, and 4 GB of RAM to meet the minimum requirements. Expect lower settings and frame rates.
What GPU do I need for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
For minimum settings, a GeForce GT 450, Radeon HD 5750, or Intel HD Graphics 630 is required. For recommended settings and a smoother experience, aim for a GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon RX 480.
How much RAM does Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition need?
The game requires a minimum of 4 GB of RAM to run. For a smoother experience, especially with larger battles and higher settings, 8 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition run on integrated graphics?
Yes, it can run on integrated graphics like Intel HD Graphics 630, but performance will be significantly lower. You'll likely need to play on the lowest settings with a small resolution to get playable frame rates.
What is the best graphics settings for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition?
The best settings depend on your hardware. If you meet the recommended specs, you can likely run on high or ultra settings. If you meet only the minimum, start with low settings and gradually increase them until you find a balance between visual quality and performance.
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Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Game Info

Developer

Tantalus Media

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Release Date

October 15, 2020

Platforms

PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Real Time Strategy (RTS)Strategy

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative
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