Can I Run Black Mesa on Intel Iris Xe?

Realistically, no — the Intel Iris Xe falls short for Black Mesa. Expect around 20 FPS at 1080p.

~20 FPS · 1080pNot RecommendedAction · 2020

Estimated FPS on the Intel Iris Xe

GAMERSPECS ESTIMATE

1080p

~20–22

est. FPS

1440p

~20–22

est. FPS

~20–22

est. FPS

FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates. How is this calculated?

Requirement check

Minimum GPU requirementNot listed

Recommended GPU requirementNot listed

Full Black Mesa requirements →Intel Iris Xe benchmark page

FAQ

Can I run Black Mesa on a Intel Iris Xe?

Not well — a Intel Iris Xe averages an estimated 20 FPS in Black Mesa at 1080p.

What FPS does the Intel Iris Xe get in Black Mesa?

Estimated averages: 20 FPS at 1080p, 20 FPS at 1440p, 20 FPS at 4K. Actual results vary with your CPU, RAM and settings.

What settings should I use for Black Mesa on a Intel Iris Xe?

This GPU is below the practical floor for Black Mesa; if you must try, use the lowest preset, 720p render scale, and upscaling (FSR/XeSS/DLSS) if available.