Empire Earth 3 cover

Empire Earth 3: PC requirements and the PC you need

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About Empire Earth 3

Empire Earth 3 is a PC game. It came out on 06 Nov 2007.

What Empire Earth 3 needs

In plain words: to play at all it needs basic graphics: built-in graphics on a modern processor, or an old entry-level card, with at least 1GB of memory.

PartMinimumRecommended
Graphics cardNVIDIA GeForce 7000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 9.0c-compliant 256 MB 3D video card supporting hardware T&L and Shader Model 3.0 or higher (512 MB SLI compatible 3D video cards recommended)Not published
Processor2.2 GHz Intel Pentium 4 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon(64 3500+ or fasterNot published
Memory (RAM)1 GB RAMNot published

From the GOG store page, checked 6 November 2026. The makers sometimes change these; their page is always right.

Will my computer play Empire Earth 3?

On most computers we find the graphics card for you. Add your processor and memory, and we will tell you if it plays, and what to upgrade if not.

Where do I find these on my computer?
  1. Processor and memory: on Windows 10 or 11, right-click the Start button and choose System. Look for Processor (type the part like "i5-4460" or "Ryzen 5 3600") and Installed RAM.
  2. Graphics card: press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, click Performance, then GPU. The name is at the top right. If there are two, use the one that is not "Intel UHD" or "Radeon Graphics".

On most computers this page finds the graphics card for you. What you type is used to work out the answer and then forgotten: we keep nothing.

A low-spec PC or a high-spec PC?

This is a light game: almost any of our gaming PCs will run it comfortably.

On a PC that only just meets the minimum, the game will start and play, but on low settings: simpler shadows and textures, shorter view distances and fewer frames each second, so fast moments can feel less smooth. A 1080p screen is the sensible match.

On a PC that meets or beats the recommended spec, you can turn the settings up: sharper textures, proper shadows and lighting, more detail in the distance, and a smoother picture. A stronger PC also lets you use a sharper 1440p or high-refresh screen.

Our PCs that meet the published spec

Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

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Sandbox Robin 3400G 1060 refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5
Graphics
GTX 1060
Memory
16GB DDR4
Storage
500GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£589

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Refurbished1080p gaming

Sandbox Typhoon 1060X refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 4500 + GTX 1060

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5
Graphics
GTX 1060
Memory
16GB DDR4
Storage
256GB SSD + 1TB hard drive
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£609

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

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Sandbox Jingle 3400G 1660S refurbished gaming PC

Ryzen 5 3400G + GTX 1660 Super

Made for 1080p screens: Fortnite, Valorant, Minecraft and Rocket League play well. The newest big games may need lower settings.

Processor
AMD Ryzen 5
Graphics
GTX 1660 Super
Memory
16GB DDR4
Storage
500GB SSD
Windows
Windows 11 Home not included (optional extra, installed by us)

£669

Built to order

Games this PC plays

Comes with an RGB case - you can swap it for a non-RGB case if you prefer.

Sold by Sandbox Computers, Worcester

Questions about Empire Earth 3 on PC

What graphics card do I need for Empire Earth 3?

The makers say the minimum is NVIDIA GeForce 7000 series graphics card or equivalent DirectX 9.0c-compliant 256 MB 3D video card supporting hardware T&L and Shader Model 3.0 or higher (512 MB SLI compatible 3D video cards recommended). In plain words: basic graphics: built-in graphics on a modern processor, or an old entry-level card for a good experience.

How much memory (RAM) does Empire Earth 3 need?

At least 1GB. 16GB is the sensible amount for a gaming PC today.

Can a gaming PC from Sandbox Computers run Empire Earth 3?

Our PCs meet the minimum spec. Ask us and we will suggest one that runs it well.

How we match: we compare the graphics card and the memory in each PC with the makers' spec, because those decide most of how a game runs. For very new or demanding games, ask us and we will check the processor too. More help: graphics cards explained, how much RAM, which screen.

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