What GPU do I need to run Star Wars: Empire at War?

The minimum GPU requirement for Star Wars: Empire at War is ATI Radeon 9600. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Star Wars: Empire at War?

The minimum system requirements for Star Wars: Empire at War are: CPU: Intel Pentium III 1 GHz, GPU: ATI Radeon 9600, RAM: 1 GB.

Can I play Star Wars: Empire at War at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Star Wars: Empire at War at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Star Wars: Empire at War

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110 ratings2006Easy to run

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1080p performance

Star Wars: Empire at War estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	896 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	999 fps	972 fps	789 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	999 fps	945 fps	768 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	893 fps	725 fps
RTX 3070	999 fps	999 fps	814 fps	661 fps
RTX 4060	999 fps	919 fps	735 fps	597 fps
RTX 3060	985 fps	788 fps	630 fps	512 fps
GTX 1660 Super	714 fps	571 fps	457 fps	371 fps

1440p performance

Star Wars: Empire at War estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
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	992 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	965 fps	784 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	827 fps	672 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	911 fps	729 fps	592 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	886 fps	709 fps	576 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	837 fps	670 fps	544 fps
RTX 3070	954 fps	763 fps	611 fps	496 fps
RTX 4060	862 fps	689 fps	551 fps	448 fps
RTX 3060	739 fps	591 fps	473 fps	384 fps
GTX 1660 Super	535 fps	428 fps	343 fps	278 fps

4K performance

Star Wars: Empire at War estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	882 fps	717 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	819 fps	666 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	919 fps	735 fps	597 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	867 fps	693 fps	563 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	814 fps	651 fps	529 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	804 fps	643 fps	515 fps	418 fps
RTX 4070	689 fps	551 fps	441 fps	358 fps
RX 7800 XT	607 fps	486 fps	389 fps	316 fps
RTX 3080	591 fps	473 fps	378 fps	307 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	558 fps	446 fps	357 fps	290 fps
RTX 3070	509 fps	407 fps	326 fps	265 fps
RTX 4060	460 fps	368 fps	294 fps	239 fps
RTX 3060	394 fps	315 fps	252 fps	205 fps
GTX 1660 Super	286 fps	228 fps	183 fps	148 fps

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About

"Star Wars: Empire at War," released in 2006, is a real-time strategy game that immerses players in the epic conflict of the Galactic Civil War. As the supreme commander, you can choose to lead either the Rebellion or the Empire, making strategic decisions that impact the course of battles and campaigns. This game is notable for its blend of ground and space combat, allowing players to command everything from individual troops to massive starships, including the iconic Death Star.

In terms of PC performance, "Star Wars: Empire at War" is quite accessible, making it manageable for most gaming setups. With just 1 GB of RAM and an entry-level GPU—scoring around 35 or above on benchmarks—players can expect reasonably smooth FPS even at higher graphics settings. Mid-range GPUs will offer better performance, ensuring a more fluid experience with less lag during intense battles.

Despite its mixed rating of 75/100, "Star Wars: Empire at War" remains a compelling choice for fans of strategy games and the Star Wars franchise. If you appreciate tactical gameplay and the ability to influence the galaxy's fate, this title is definitely worth playing, especially for its nostalgic value and engaging storyline.

Performance profile

Released in February 2006, Star Wars: Empire at War comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Extremely light — Star Wars: Empire at War 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.