PC requirements
Napoleon: Total War System Requirements
Napoleon: Total War needs at least 2.3 GHz CPU with SSE2, 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) and 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU, 2 GB RAM (XP), 4 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) and 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7 | Microsoft® Windows Vista®/XP®/Windows® 7 |
| Processor | 2.3 GHz CPU with SSE2 | 2.6 GHz Dual Core CPU |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM (XP), 2 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) | 2 GB RAM (XP), 4 GB RAM (Vista®/Windows® 7) |
| Graphics | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 2b compatible GPU | 256 MB DirectX® 9.0c shader model 3 compatible GPU |
| Storage | 21 GB free space | 21 GB free space |
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Quick answers
Running Napoleon: Total War on PC
Can my PC run Napoleon: 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 Napoleon: Total War need?
21 GB free 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.