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GTX 1060 3GB — Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 4K

STRUGGLE ~24 FPS at 4K High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.

GTX 1060 3GB runs Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at approximately ~24 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~84 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~24 FPS (STRUGGLE).

GTX 1060 3GB — FPS at High settings
1080p
136 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
84 FPS SMOOTH
4K
24 FPS STRUGGLE
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STRUGGLE
~24 FPS

The GTX 1060 3GB averages ~24 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 4K High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here.

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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
136
FPS
106 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
84
FPS
66 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
24
FPS
19 1% low
STRUGGLE
GTX 1060 3GB Specs
VRAM 3 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1060 3GB & Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Can I run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. The GTX 1060 3GB delivers approximately 24 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.

What FPS does GTX 1060 3GB get in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 84 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can GTX 1060 3GB run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 4K?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 24 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.

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