Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 903 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 979 fps | 795 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 953 fps | 774 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 900 fps | 731 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 820 fps | 666 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 926 fps | 741 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 992 fps | 794 fps | 635 fps | 516 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 719 fps | 576 fps | 460 fps | 374 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps | 790 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 834 fps | 677 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 918 fps | 734 fps | 597 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 893 fps | 714 fps | 580 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 843 fps | 675 fps | 548 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 961 fps | 769 fps | 615 fps | 500 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 868 fps | 695 fps | 556 fps | 451 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 744 fps | 595 fps | 476 fps | 387 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 540 fps | 432 fps | 345 fps | 281 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 889 fps | 722 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps | 671 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 926 fps | 741 fps | 602 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 873 fps | 699 fps | 568 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 820 fps | 656 fps | 533 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 810 fps | 648 fps | 519 fps | 421 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 695 fps | 556 fps | 445 fps | 361 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 612 fps | 490 fps | 392 fps | 318 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 595 fps | 476 fps | 381 fps | 310 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 562 fps | 450 fps | 360 fps | 292 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 513 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 267 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 463 fps | 370 fps | 296 fps | 241 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 397 fps | 318 fps | 254 fps | 206 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 288 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 150 fps |
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Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
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Minimum Hardware
DirectX 11.0 compatible card with Direct3D Feature Level 11_0 or higher support and 1GB of free memory - Intel: HD 4000 (Ivy Bridge CPU)or better GPU - nVidia: GT 430 or better desktop GPU, or GT 425M or better mobile GPU - AMD: Radeon HD 5500 or better Desktop GPU, or Mobility Radeon 5650 or better mobile GPU
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About
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition (2018) is a modernized reimagining of the classic real-time strategy game that defined the RTS genre for two decades. The game combines updated campaign content spanning over 40 hours with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay mechanics while maintaining the strategic depth that made the original iconic. It's an essential entry point for strategy fans and longtime players alike.
Running Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is quite accessible for most gaming PCs. The minimum GPU requirement is modest, needing only an entry-level graphics card to maintain playable performance. Most modern systems will easily achieve smooth FPS at higher graphics settings, making this one of the more forgiving titles to benchmark. Even budget-focused builds with 4 GB RAM should handle it comfortably, though 8 GB is recommended for optimal multitasking during longer campaigns.
With a solid 81/100 rating, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is absolutely worth playing if you enjoy strategy games or want to experience where an entire genre got its start. The combination of accessible performance requirements and engaging gameplay makes it ideal for both casual and competitive RTS enthusiasts.
Performance profile
February 2018 release. Age of Empires: Definitive Edition was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.
As a strategy title, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Extremely light — Age of Empires: Definitive Edition runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Age of Empires requires the player to develop a civilization from a handful of hunter-gatherers to an expansive Iron Age empire. To ensure victory, the player must gather resources in order to pay for new units, buildings and more advanced technologies. Resources must also be preserved, as no new resources become available as the game progresses, meaning if you cut a tree down, the tree will not grow back. Twelve civilizations are available, each with individual sets of attributes, including a varying number of available technologies and units. Each civilization has technologies unique to them, so that no civilization possesses all the technologies possible within the game. A major component of the game is the advancement through four ages. These are the Stone Age (Mesolithic/Paleolithic), Tool Age (Neolithic/Chalcolithic), Bronze Age and Iron Age. Advancement between ages is researched at the Town Center and each advancement brings the player new technologies, weapons, and units.
