Total War: SHOGUN 2 System Requirements
Total War: SHOGUN 2, released Mar 15, 2011, is a strategy game from CREATIVE ASSEMBLY, Feral Interactive (Mac), Feral Interactive (Linux). Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 graphics with an Intel Core i5-2400-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Total War: SHOGUN 2 call for 1 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Total War: SHOGUN 2 call for NVIDIA GeForce GT 240-class graphics, Intel Core i5-2400-class processor, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 GHz Intel Dual Core processor | Intel Core i5-2400 |
| GPU | 256 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible card (shader model 3 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 32 GB |
Original published requirement text
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Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
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Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions
Best GPU for Total War: SHOGUN 2
Full GPU guide →Total War: SHOGUN 2's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Total War: SHOGUN 2
Full CPU guide →Total War: SHOGUN 2's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-2400 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Total War: SHOGUN 2
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Total War: SHOGUN 2 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Total War: SHOGUN 2?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Total War: SHOGUN 2?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Total War: SHOGUN 2's NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Total War: SHOGUN 2?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Total War: SHOGUN 2's Intel Core i5-2400 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Total War: SHOGUN 2?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Total War: SHOGUN 2?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Total War: SHOGUN 2 need?
- Total War: SHOGUN 2 lists 2 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 still enough for Total War: SHOGUN 2?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.