Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition vs Rise of the Tomb Raider
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition vs Rise of the Tomb Raider — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition Xbox Game Studios | Rise of the Tomb Raider Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 15, 2020 | November 10, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Developer | Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media | Feral Interactive, Crystal Dynamics, Nixxes |
| Publisher | Xbox Game Studios | Square Enix, Microsoft Studios, Feral Interactive |
| Official Site | https://www.ageofempires.com/games/aoeiiide/ | http://www.tombraider.com/us/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Strategy | Action |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer | Single-player |
| Perspective | 3D | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 3 hours | 14 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh |
| Available On | Steam, Xbox Store | Xbox Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, App Store, Epic Games Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i3-2105 @ 3.1GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 973 with an average CPU Passmark score of 3735 or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GT 430, Radeon HD 5570, or Intel HD 4400 with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 570 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 42 GB available space Additional Notes: 2 GB VRAM | OS: Windows 7 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 650 2GB or AMD HD7770 2GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i5-3300 @ 3.0GHz or AMD FX-8350 or equivalent with an average CPU Passmark score of 4100 or better Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 980 or Radeon R9 Fury or equivalent with an average Passmark G3D Mark of 9500 or better DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 42 GB available space Additional Notes: 4 GB VRAM | OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 980Ti 2560x1440 or NVIDIA GTX 970 1920x1080 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 75 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 3.8 / 5 (106 ratings) | 4.0 / 5 (2,808 ratings) |