What GPU do I need to run Total War: Rome II?

The minimum GPU requirement for Total War: Rome II is DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (1GB VRAM). For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Total War: Rome II?

The minimum system requirements for Total War: Rome II are: CPU: 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core, GPU: DirectX 10 compatible graphics card (1GB VRAM), RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Total War: Rome II at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Total War: Rome II 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.

Total War: Rome II

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1080p performance

Total War: Rome II 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	990 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	930 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	905 fps	735 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	969 fps	775 fps	630 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	854 fps	683 fps	555 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	831 fps	665 fps	540 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	981 fps	785 fps	628 fps	510 fps
RTX 3070	894 fps	715 fps	572 fps	465 fps
RTX 4060	808 fps	646 fps	517 fps	420 fps
RTX 3060	692 fps	554 fps	443 fps	360 fps
GTX 1660 Super	502 fps	402 fps	321 fps	261 fps

1440p performance

Total War: Rome II estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	945 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	878 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	969 fps	788 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	914 fps	743 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	858 fps	698 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	848 fps	678 fps	551 fps
RTX 4070	909 fps	727 fps	582 fps	473 fps
RX 7800 XT	800 fps	640 fps	512 fps	416 fps
RTX 3080	779 fps	623 fps	498 fps	405 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	736 fps	588 fps	471 fps	383 fps
RTX 3070	671 fps	537 fps	429 fps	349 fps
RTX 4060	606 fps	485 fps	388 fps	315 fps
RTX 3060	519 fps	415 fps	332 fps	270 fps
GTX 1660 Super	376 fps	301 fps	241 fps	196 fps

4K performance

Total War: Rome II estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	969 fps	775 fps	620 fps	504 fps
RTX 4090	900 fps	720 fps	576 fps	468 fps
RX 7900 XTX	808 fps	646 fps	517 fps	420 fps
RTX 5080	762 fps	609 fps	487 fps	396 fps
RTX 4080 Super	715 fps	572 fps	458 fps	372 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	565 fps	452 fps	362 fps	294 fps
RTX 4070	485 fps	388 fps	310 fps	252 fps
RX 7800 XT	427 fps	342 fps	273 fps	222 fps
RTX 3080	415 fps	332 fps	266 fps	216 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	392 fps	314 fps	251 fps	204 fps
RTX 3070	358 fps	286 fps	229 fps	186 fps
RTX 4060	323 fps	258 fps	207 fps	168 fps
RTX 3060	277 fps	222 fps	177 fps	144 fps
GTX 1660 Super	201 fps	161 fps	128 fps	104 fps

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About

Total War: Rome II, released in 2013, is a grand strategy game that immerses players in one of history's most iconic periods. Combining turn-based campaign management with large, cinematic real-time battles, the game offers a unique blend of strategic depth and engaging combat. Its focus on historical accuracy and massive armies makes it a standout title within the Total War franchise.

When considering PC performance for Total War: Rome II, the game is relatively accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1000 for smooth gameplay. To achieve a decent frame rate, players can expect to need at least 2 GB of RAM and a mid-tier GPU for optimal settings. Benchmark tests typically show FPS performance is manageable even on lower-end hardware, making it a viable option for gamers with modest systems.

Overall, with a rating of 78/100, Total War: Rome II is a solid choice for fans of the strategy genre, particularly those interested in historical settings. If you enjoy deep, tactical gameplay along with large-scale battles, this title is worth exploring, especially given its accessibility and engaging mechanics.

Performance profile

Released in September 2013, Total War: Rome II sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.

Extremely light — Total War: Rome II 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

Become the world's first superpower and command the most incredible and vast war machine of the Ancient world. Dominate the enemies of your glorious empire by military, economic and political means. Your rise will bring admiration from your followers but will also attract greed and jealousy, even from your closest allies. Will betrayal strike you down, or will you be the first to turn on old friends? How much are you ready to sacrifice for your vision of Rome? Will you fight to save the Republic, or plot to rule alone as Dictator – as Emperor?