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
Deterministic estimates based on Half-Life: Alyx’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
31 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
68 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
129 FPS
Great
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Check My PC →Half-Life: Alyx System Requirements
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.
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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.