Can I Run The Lab?
Valve · 2016
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
Can You Run The Lab?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against The Lab’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run The Lab — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better | Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or 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? →The Lab is a moderately demanding free to play game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 120 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 54 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 228 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~50–60 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~110–130 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~205–250 FPS
Excellent
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The Lab System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for The Lab, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 Processor: Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer VR Support: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale Additional Notes: 1x USB 2.0 or better port also required
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
The Lab — FAQ
Can I run The Lab?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 120 FPS at 1080p in The Lab. Budget GPUs get about 54 FPS and high-end GPUs around 228 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 The Lab?+
The Lab needs at least a Intel® i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better processor, a NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer graphics card, 4GB of RAM, running Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10.
Can The Lab run without a graphics card?+
No — The Lab is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970, AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or better, Video Output: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer).
How much RAM does The Lab need?+
The Lab officially requires a minimum of 4GB 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.