Can I Run Half-Life?
Valve · 1998
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, Half-Life reaches the game's 100 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 100 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 100 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Half-Life, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
100 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
100 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
100 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Half-Life
The game itself: Half-Life is capped at 100 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
The publisher doesn't state a processor requirement. We have no measured processor limit for Half-Life, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in Half-Life
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 100 FPS cap. Half-Life's physics are tied to its frame rate, so don't force it higher; spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run Half-Life?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets Half-Life'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 | — | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | — | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 96 MB | 128 MB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP | Windows XP |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Half-Life, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP | Windows XP |
| Memory | 96mb ram | 128mb ram |
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Minimum
500 mhz processor, 96mb ram, 16mb video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Recommended
800 mhz processor, 128mb ram, 32mb+ video card, Windows XP, Mouse, Keyboard, Internet Connection
Source: Steam
Half-Life — FAQ
Can I run Half-Life?+
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.
Can Half-Life run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M reaches the game's 100 FPS cap.
How much RAM does Half-Life need?+
Half-Life officially requires a minimum of 96 MB of RAM, with 128 MB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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