About Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition was released on September 2, 2013. Steam files it under Strategy. It needs 35 GB of free storage.
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition system requirements
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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition needs at least 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). and 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free storage. For 60 fps on High at 1080p, aim for a Radeon R7 250 or better.
Updated October 3, 2026
What it takes to run Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
| Target | Graphics card | Processor | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor | 2 GB |
| Recommended | 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) | 4 GB |
| 60 fps, 1080p High | Radeon R7 250 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 1440p High | GeForce GT 1030 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
| 60 fps, 4K High | GeForce GTX 1050 or better | Intel Pentium G4560 or better | 16 GB |
The first two rows are the publisher's numbers. The rows below are our own estimates from the scoring model.
How to get the best frame rate in Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
The publisher's minimum for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition is 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). with 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, and the recommended hardware is 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card.. We treat the recommended hardware as the setup that holds about 60 fps at 1080p on High.
In our estimates a Radeon R7 250 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, a GeForce GT 1030 does the same at 1440p, and a GeForce GTX 1050 at 4K. Cards below that can still play the game, at Medium or Low.
Strategy and simulation games lean on the processor, especially late in a game when there is a lot to calculate. A faster graphics card will not fix a slow late game, but a faster CPU and more RAM will.
Best graphics card for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
Estimated fps at 1080p on High by graphics card, and the best 60 fps preset at each resolution.
90+ great60+ smooth40+ playable30+ low settingsbelow 30
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Super | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 242 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 198 fps |
| GeForce RTX 3050 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 261 fps | Ultra 145 fps |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 275 fps | Ultra 153 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Super | Ultra 285 fps | Ultra 205 fps | Ultra 114 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | Ultra 184 fps | Ultra 132 fps | Ultra 74 fps |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Ultra 215 fps | Ultra 155 fps | Ultra 86 fps |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps |
| Radeon RX 6600 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 183 fps |
| Radeon RX 580 | Ultra 204 fps | Ultra 147 fps | Ultra 82 fps |
| Arc B580 | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 300+ fps | Ultra 263 fps |
The highest quality preset that still holds 60 fps. Estimates with a processor that does not limit the card.
Memory and processor
Memory
Minimum 2 GB, recommended 4 GB. 16 GB is the comfortable amount for current games.
Processor
A processor like the Intel Pentium G4560 meets the recommended CPU level. For many fps in fast games, a quick CPU matters as much as the graphics card. Check your pairing.
Questions about Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition
What are the minimum system requirements for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
Minimum: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support)., 2 GB of memory, 35 GB of free storage.
What are the recommended system requirements for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
Recommended: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card., 4 GB of memory.
What graphics card do I need to run Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition at 60 fps?
In our estimate a Radeon R7 250 is about the weakest card that holds 60 fps on High at 1080p, and a GeForce GT 1030 for 1440p.
How much RAM does Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition need?
The minimum is 2 GB and the recommendation is 4 GB. With less than the minimum the game may not start or will stutter badly.
How much storage does Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition need?
About 35 GB of free space, plus room for updates.
Can an RTX 3060 run Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
Our estimate for the GeForce RTX 3060 is about 300+ fps on High at 1080p. Verdict: Yes, runs great.
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