Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 650
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~103 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~97 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Strategy
- Release
- Nov 14, 2019
- Developer
- World's Edge, Forgotten Empires, CaptureAge, Tantalus Media, Wicked Witch, Feral Interactive
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
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What you need for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6400 | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 171 | 120 | 72 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 240 | 168 | 101 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 252 | 151 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 276 | 166 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 300 | 180 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 300+ | 187 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 209 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 212 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 248 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM | Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | 2GB of video memory + 4GB of system memory required | — |
Source: Steam.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match Steam Deck device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Interface text is not legible
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Controller glyphs do not match device
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 97 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 130 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 151 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 135 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 135 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 16
- Steam achievements
- 370
- Metacritic
- 84
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsAdjustable Text SizeColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyMouse Only OptionNarrated Game Menus#category_playable_at_your_own_pacePlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeSteam CloudIncludes level editorFamily Sharing
- Languages (17)
- English, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Hindi, Malay
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Spain
Latest news & patches
- The Viking Sagas Available Now For Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition!2026-09-22
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition – Update 185872Patch2026-09-22
- Launch Times for The Viking Sagas2026-09-18
- The Warriors of The Viking Sagas2026-09-17
- The Viking Sagas Campaign Preview2026-09-11
- Varangians Civilization Deep Dive2026-09-04
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition's recommended spec. We estimate ~171 fps at 1080p high (range 137–206, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~120 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game requires at minimum. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~97 fps on the ultra preset (range 78–116, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~72 fps (range 58–86, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 6400. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition by brand.
Can I run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~137 fps (range 110–165, medium confidence, ±20%). Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum.
How much storage does Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition take?
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition needs 15 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64bit.