Can I Run Alien Swarm?
Valve · 2010
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Alien Swarm runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
The publisher states no target settings for Alien Swarm, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Alien Swarm
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Alien Swarm, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 128 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Alien Swarm
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Alien Swarm?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Alien Swarm’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Alien Swarm's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better | DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Alien Swarm, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP | Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP |
| Processor | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista | 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista |
| Graphics | DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better | DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| Storage | At least 2.5 GB of free space | At least 2.5 GB of free space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP Processor: Pentium 4 3.0GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended
OS *: Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP Processor: Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz Memory: 1 GB for XP / 2GB for Vista Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better Hard Drive: At least 2.5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Source: Steam
Alien Swarm — FAQ
Can I run Alien Swarm?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Alien Swarm?+
Alien Swarm needs at least a Pentium 4 3.0GHz processor, a DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, At least 2.5 GB of free space of storage, running Windows® 7 / Vista / Vista64 / XP.
Can Alien Swarm run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Alien Swarm need?+
Alien Swarm officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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