Official specs from Steam
Age of Empires III system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.0 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300 |
| DirectX® | dx90c |
| Hard Drive | 12 GB HD space |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Age of Empires III?
Minimum: 64 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X1300.
How much RAM does Age of Empires III need?
Age of Empires III needs 2 GB RAM at minimum.
How big is Age of Empires III?
Age of Empires III requires 12 GB HD space.
Does Age of Empires III run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).