2013 · Strategy
Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition PC System Requirements
Also known as Rome 2
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | XP/ Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 | Windows 7 / Windows 8 |
| Processor | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor | 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater) |
| Graphics | 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support). | 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 35 GB | 35 GB |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the Rome 2 system requirements?
Rome 2 is the short name players use 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). and 2 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor or equivalent, 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3, vertex texture fetch support)., 2 GB of RAM and 35 GB of free space on XP/ Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8.
What hardware is recommended for Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
SEGA recommends 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), 1024 MB DirectX 11 compatible graphics card. and 4 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Total War: ROME II - Emperor 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 Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.