What to buy to run it well
Best graphics card for Total War: THREE KINGDOMS
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS recommends GTX 970 for a smooth experience, a GeForce GTX 900 series-era card in the mainstream class. Any card of that generation or newer meets that bar. Below are a few worth considering, and it is worked out by generation, the one graphics axis that orders honestly.
Cards that run Total War: THREE KINGDOMS well
Recommendations are the cards whose generation meets or beats what Total War: THREE KINGDOMS asks for, not a benchmarked frame-rate ranking. Within a generation we do not rank.
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Common questions
What graphics card do I need for Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?
The developer recommends GTX 970, a GeForce GTX 900 series-era card, for a smooth experience. Any card of that generation or newer meets it; the most affordable in our list that clears it is the GeForce GTX 1050. The minimum to just launch is lower: GTX 650 Ti 1GB.
Will an older card run Total War: THREE KINGDOMS?
It may still launch if it meets the minimum (GTX 650 Ti 1GB), usually at lower settings. The recommended card above is for a smooth experience, not the bare minimum. Check your exact card with the requirements checker.