Can I Run Half-Life: Alyx?
Valve · 2020
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Can You Run Half-Life: Alyx?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Half-Life: Alyx’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Half-Life: Alyx — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 | — |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | — |
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
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Half-Life: Alyx is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Half-Life: Alyx System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Half-Life: Alyx, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM VR Support: SteamVR
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Half-Life: Alyx — FAQ
Can I run Half-Life: Alyx?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Half-Life: Alyx. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 FPS. 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 Half-Life: Alyx?+
Half-Life: Alyx needs at least a Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600 processor, a GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM graphics card, 12GB of RAM, running Windows 10.
Can Half-Life: Alyx run without a graphics card?+
No — Half-Life: Alyx is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM).
How much RAM does Half-Life: Alyx need?+
Half-Life: Alyx officially requires a minimum of 12GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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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.