2019 · Strategy
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition PC System Requirements
Also known as AoE2 DE, AoE 2
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ | 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent |
| 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 |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
| DirectX | 11 | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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What are the AoE2 DE system requirements?
AoE2 DE is the short name players use for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. Minimum: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM and 4 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64x2 5600+ or equivalent, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420 or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 6850 or Intel® HD Graphics 4000 or better with 2 GB VRAM, 4 GB of RAM and 15 GB of free space on Windows 10 64bit.
What hardware is recommended for Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Xbox Game Studios recommends 2.4 Ghz i5 or greater or AMD equivalent, Nvidia® GTX 650 or AMD HD 5850 or better and 8 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.