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Can my PC run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Released 2009 · STRATEGY · Metacritic 90
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System Requirements (from Steam)
Minimum
- CPU
- 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU
- GPU
- 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory
- RAM
- 1 GB
Frequently Asked
Can my PC run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition (2009) requires at least 2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPU, 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memory, and 1 GB RAM at minimum settings. Use the picker below to check your specific hardware.
What FPS can I expect in Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
FPS varies by resolution and GPU. Pick your hardware below to see predicted FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with DLSS, FSR, and Frame Generation.
Does Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition support DLSS or FSR?
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition does not currently support upscalers.