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Can I run Total War: Warhammer III?
Total War: Warhammer III's official minimum spec names the GTX 900 with 6 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the Arc B580 at £306.28 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Total War: Warhammer III official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Nvidia GTX 900/AMD RX 400 series | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel i3/Ryzen 3 series | 6 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti/AMD RX 5600-XT/Intel Arc A750 | Intel i5/Ryzen 5 series | 8 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: This game may be updated over time and have paid for and free. additional content released for it. Please be aware that this may increase the minimum requirements for running the game above the specification stated here. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Recommended: 8GB Memory if using integrated GPU. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.
Creative Assembly lists families ("GTX 900 / RX 400 series", "i3 / Ryzen 3 series", "i5 / Ryzen 5 series"): we use GTX 960 / RX 470, Core i3-8100 / Ryzen 3 1200, Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Total War: Warhammer III needs a GPU score of about 60: the 38th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Resident Evil 4, EA Sports FC 26, Elden Ring, Sea of Thieves.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~26 2 GB VRAM | ~31 6 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~60 6 GB VRAM | ~46 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 £64.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1440p High | ~96 8 GB VRAM | ~46 8 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 £64.99 · AWD-IT |
| 4K High | ~162 12 GB VRAM | ~46 8 GB RAM | RTX 5070 £523.79 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 5 4500 £64.99 · AWD-IT |
Cheapest GPUs for Total War: Warhammer III at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Total War: Warhammer III?
Nvidia GTX 900/AMD RX 400 series | Intel Iris Xe Graphics; Intel i3/Ryzen 3 series; 6 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Total War: Warhammer III?
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti/AMD RX 5600-XT/Intel Arc A750; Intel i5/Ryzen 5 series; 8 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Total War: Warhammer III?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Total War: Warhammer III at 1440p?
About 96 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: Arc B580 at £306.28.
How much RAM does Total War: Warhammer III need?
6 GB for the minimum spec and 8 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.