Age of Empires: Definitive Edition System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Developer:
Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Release date:
20 February 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (45 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.9 / 10 - not demanding

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Official Age of Empires: Definitive Edition system requirements for PC

To run Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 5550, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 650. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX 11.0 compatible card with Direct3D Feature Level 11_0 or higher support and 1GB of free memory - Intel: HD 4000 (Ivy Bridge CPU)or better GPU - nVidia: GT 430 or better desktop GPU, or GT 425M or better mobile GPU - AMD: Radeon HD 5500 or better Desktop GPU, or Mobility Radeon 5650 or better mobile GPU
Pass CPU:
1.8 Ghz+ Dual Core or greater i5 or AMD equivalent
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
2 GB, Nvidia GTX 650; AMD HD 5850
Pass CPU:
2.4 Ghz i5 or greater (4 HW threads)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
20 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition performance on your PC


Age of Empires: Definitive Edition performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 650
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 9.8x faster than GeForce GTX 650. Your graphics card can run Age of Empires: Definitive Edition at recommended settings according to Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
200−210
medium settings / 1080p
200−210
high settings / 1080p
200−210

Age of Empires: Definitive Edition performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Age of Empires: Definitive Edition at recommended settings according to Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media.


FAQ

When was Age of Empires: Definitive Edition released?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition was released on 20 February 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for Age of Empires: Definitive Edition. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition occupies about 20 GB of disk space.
Is Age of Empires: Definitive Edition a demanding game?
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.9 out of 10.

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