PC requirements
Total War: Warhammer System Requirements
Total War: Warhammer needs at least Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 3.0Ghz, 3 GB RAM and (DirectX 11) AMD Radeon HD 5770 1024MB | NVIDIA GTS 450 1024MB | Intel HD4000 @720P graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz, 8 GB RAM and (DirectX 11) AMD Radeon R9 270X 2048MB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2048MB @1080P graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 64Bit | Windows 7/8.1/10 64Bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 3.0Ghz | Intel® Core™ i5-4570 3.20GHz |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | (DirectX 11) AMD Radeon HD 5770 1024MB | NVIDIA GTS 450 1024MB | Intel HD4000 @720P | (DirectX 11) AMD Radeon R9 270X 2048MB | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 2048MB @1080P |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 35 GB available space | 35 GB available space |
| Additional notes | *PC Integrated graphics chipsets require 4 GB RAM, e.g. Intel HD series. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
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Quick answers
Running Total War: Warhammer on PC
Can my PC run Total War: Warhammer?
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: Warhammer need?
35 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.