PC requirements
Total War: Rome II System Requirements
Total War: Rome II needs at least 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, 2GB RAM and 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). graphics. For the recommended experience you want 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), 4GB RAM and 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | XP/ Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| Memory | 2GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). | 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. |
| Storage | 35 GB HD space | 35 GB HD space |
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Quick answers
Running Total War: Rome II on PC
Can my PC run Total War: Rome II?
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 Total War: Rome II need?
35 GB HD 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.