Total War: Shogun 2 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Total War: Shogun 2
Developer:
Creative Assembly
Publisher:
SEGA
Release date:
15 March 2011 (13 years ago)
User score:
4.6 / 5 (50 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Total War: Shogun 2 system requirements for PC

To run Total War: Shogun 2, you'll need at least 1 GB of RAM and 32 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Celeron E3300 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-655K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 3)
Pass CPU:
2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor / 2.6 GHz Intel Single Core processor, or AMD equivalent (with SSE2)
Pass RAM:
1GB RAM (XP), 2GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
File size:
32GB free hard disk space
Operating system:
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
AMD Radeon HD 5000 and 6000 series graphics cards or equivalent DirectX 11 compatible graphics card
Pass CPU:
2nd Generation Intel Core i5 processor (or greater), or AMD equivalent
Pass RAM:
2GB RAM (XP), 4GB RAM (Vista / Windows7)
File size:
32GB free hard disk space
Operating system:
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

Total War: Shogun 2 performance on your PC

Total War: Shogun 2 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Radeon HD 5470
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1280×720
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 64.2x faster than Radeon HD 5470. Your graphics card can run Total War: Shogun 2 at recommended settings according to Creative Assembly.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Total War: Shogun 2 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
400−450
medium settings / 720p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110

Total War: Shogun 2 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-655K

Core i5-12400 is 9.6x faster than Core i5-655K. Your CPU can run Total War: Shogun 2 at recommended settings according to Creative Assembly.

FAQ

When was Total War: Shogun 2 released?
Total War: Shogun 2 was released on 15 March 2011.
How much RAM do I need for Total War: Shogun 2?
You need a minimum of 1 GB RAM for Total War: Shogun 2. Yet, 2 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Total War: Shogun 2?
Total War: Shogun 2 occupies about 32 GB of disk space.
Is Total War: Shogun 2 a demanding game?
Total War: Shogun 2 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.2 out of 10.

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4.6 50 votes

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