Total War: WARHAMMER III
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~31 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Strategy
- Release
- Feb 16, 2022
- Developer
- CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive
- Publisher
- SEGA, Feral Interactive
The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?
StrategyTurn-Based StrategyGrand StrategyRTSFantasyReal Time TacticsWarDark FantasyDwarvesAction
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What you need for Total War: WARHAMMER III
Total War: WARHAMMER III needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and an Arc A750 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 | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6700 XT | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Arc A750 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 6900 XT | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 10GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Total War: WARHAMMER III →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 33 | 23 | 14 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 87 | 61 | 36 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 98 | 69 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 167 | 117 | 70 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 217 | 152 | 91 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 225 | 158 | 95 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 251 | 151 |
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.
Total War: WARHAMMER III system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel i3/Ryzen 3 series No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel i5/Ryzen 5 series No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 900/AMD RX 400 series | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti/AMD RX 5600-XT/Intel Arc A750 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 120 GB | 120 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | This game may be updated over time and have paid for and free. additional content released for it. Please be aware that this may increase the minimum requirements for running the game above the specification stated here. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. | 8GB Memory if using integrated GPU. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions. |
Source: Steam.
Total War: WARHAMMER III on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 31 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 high | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 33 high | Meets minimum |
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
- 38
- Steam achievements
- 138
- Metacritic
- 86
- Series
- Total War
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPLAN PvPCo-opOnline Co-opLAN Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (13)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Lords of the End Times - Music of Undead Legion2026-09-22
- Lords of the End Times - Boris & Thanquol Campaign Overview2026-09-14
- Lords Of The End Times – Meet Boris Todbringer2026-09-14
- Lords Of The End Times - Meet Thanquol2026-09-07
- Nagash & Glottkin Campaign Overview2026-09-01
- Boris Todbringer's & Thanquol's Roster Showcase2026-09-01
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Total War: WARHAMMER III run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Total War: WARHAMMER III's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~33 fps at 1080p high (range 27–40, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Total War: WARHAMMER III run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Total War: WARHAMMER III Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~31 fps on the ultra preset (range 25–37, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Total War: WARHAMMER III at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to an Arc A750 or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3080 10GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Total War: WARHAMMER III by brand.
Can I run Total War: WARHAMMER III on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~45 fps at 1080p low. Total War: WARHAMMER III on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Total War: WARHAMMER III need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 6 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Total War: WARHAMMER III.
How much storage does Total War: WARHAMMER III take?
Total War: WARHAMMER III needs 120 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7 64-bit.