Can I Run Half-Life 2?
Valve · 2004
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Can You Run Half-Life 2?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Half-Life 2’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Half-Life 2 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) | DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1.7 Ghz | 1.7 Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | — | — |
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.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Deterministic estimates based on Half-Life 2’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
36 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
80 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
153 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →Half-Life 2 System Requirements
Minimum
OS *: Windows 7, Vista, XP Processor: 1.7 Ghz Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: DirectX 8.1 level Graphics Card (requires support for SSE) Storage: 6500 MB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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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.