Can I Run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition on a AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Yes — at lower settings

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT · Gaming score 45/100 · Recommended GPU ≈ 50/100

Yes, but tune your settings. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT clears the minimum graphics requirement for Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition but sits below the recommended card, so plan on Low–Medium settings (and upscaling) for a steady frame rate.

Estimated performance with a AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

ResolutionEstimated FPSSuggested settings
1080p45-60 FPSMedium
1440pBelow 30 FPSNot recommended
4KBelow 30 FPSNot recommended

Estimates assume a balanced CPU and no GPU bottleneck. For a precise number including your exact CPU and upscaling, use the FPS Estimator.

Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition system requirements

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPU2.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® or greater or AMD® Athlon® equivalent CPUIntel Core i5
GPU100% DirectX 9.0c compatible hardware accelerated video card with shader version 2.0 support, 256 MB video memoryNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
RAM1 GB16 GB
Storage15 GB50 GB

Should you upgrade?

If you want higher frame rates or to play at 1440p/4K in Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition, a faster card helps. Compare the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT against alternatives on our GPU tier list, pair it sensibly with the bottleneck calculator, or see our best GPU picks for 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT run Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Yes – at lower settings. The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT passes the minimum GPU but not the recommended one, so Low–Medium settings are the sweet spot.

What FPS will I get in Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition with a AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT?
As a rough estimate, expect 45-60 FPS at 1080p (Medium settings), dropping at 1440p and 4K. For a tuned estimate including your CPU and upscaling, use our free FPS Estimator.

How can I get more FPS in Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition?
Lower the heaviest settings (shadows, volumetrics, ray tracing), enable DLSS/FSR upscaling, cap background apps, and keep GPU drivers current. Our settings and optimization guides walk through each step.

Want to test a different setup? Try the full Can I Run It tool, estimate frames with the FPS Estimator, or view the full Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition requirements page.