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Can I run Age of Empires II (Retired)?

Age of Empires II (Retired) (2013) is a strategy game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Age of Empires II (Retired) system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Processor1.2GHZ CPUNot listed
Memory1 GB RAMNot listed
GraphicsDirect X 9.0c Capable GPUNot listed
Storage2 GB HD spaceNot listed

Source: the official Age of Empires II (Retired) Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Age of Empires II (Retired)?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 1 GB of RAM. For the recommended (high) settings: integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 class processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Graphics card: high settings

  • Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
  • GeForce GT 1030
  • GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

Processor: high settings

  • Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • Intel Core i3-6100
  • AMD FX-8350

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

Upgrade picks for Age of Empires II (Retired)

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Intel Arc B580
Graphics card for the recommended settingsIntel Arc B580

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Graphics card for the recommended settingsAMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Mainstream / 1080p

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AMD Ryzen 5 5500F
Processor for the recommended settingsAMD Ryzen 5 5500F

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Processor for the recommended settingsIntel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus

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Age of Empires II (Retired): questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Minimum: processor 1.2GHZ CPU; 1 GB RAM; graphics Direct X 9.0c Capable GPU; 2 GB HD space.
What are the recommended requirements for Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Recommended: .
What graphics card do I need for Age of Empires II (Retired)?
At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings; for the recommended settings a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or faster.
Can a GTX 1650 run Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).
Can Age of Empires II (Retired) run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?
Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Age of Empires II (Retired)?
Yes. 8 GB meets the recommended memory for Age of Empires II (Retired).
How much storage does Age of Empires II (Retired) need?
Age of Empires II (Retired) needs 2 GB HD space of free space.

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