PC requirements
Medieval: Total War System Requirements
Medieval: Total War needs at least 1 Ghz or faster processor, 512 MB RAM and DirectX 9.0c graphic card graphics. For the recommended experience you want 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB RAM and DirectX 9.0c graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Vista, Windows 7 | Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| Processor | 1 Ghz or faster processor | 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX 9.0c graphic card | DirectX 9.0c graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 2 GB available space | 2 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit). Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
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Quick answers
Running Medieval: Total War on PC
Can my PC run Medieval: Total War?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Medieval: Total War need?
2 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.