Age of Empires IV System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Age of Empires IV
Developer:
Relic Entertainment, World's Edge
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Release date:
28 October 2021 (3 years ago)
User score:
4.8 / 5 (92 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.6 / 10 - moderately demanding

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Official Age of Empires IV system requirements for PC

To run Age of Empires IV, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon RX Vega 11, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 570. As for your CPU, an Ryzen 5 2400G is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-660 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Intel HD 520 or AMD Radeon RX Vega 11
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-6300U or AMD Ryzen 5 2400G
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GeForce 970 GPU or AMD Radeon RX 570 GPU with 4GB of VRAM
Pass CPU:
3.6 GHz 6-core (Intel i5) or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64bit | Windows 11 64bit
DirectX:
Version 12

Age of Empires IV performance on your PC


Age of Empires IV performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 570
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.5x faster than Radeon RX 570. Your graphics card can run Age of Empires IV at recommended settings according to Relic Entertainment, World's Edge.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Age of Empires IV 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.

medium settings / 1080p
90−95

Age of Empires IV performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-660

Core i5-12400 is 8.1x faster than Core i5-660. Your CPU can run Age of Empires IV at recommended settings according to Relic Entertainment, World's Edge.


FAQ

When was Age of Empires IV released?
Age of Empires IV was released on 28 October 2021.
How much RAM do I need for Age of Empires IV?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Age of Empires IV. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Age of Empires IV?
Age of Empires IV occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is Age of Empires IV a demanding game?
Age of Empires IV is a moderately demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.6 out of 10.

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