Can I Run Black Mesa?
Crowbar Collective · 2020
Relive Half-Life.
Can You Run Black Mesa?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Black Mesa’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Black Mesa — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater | 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater | 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 10 or Newer | Windows® 10 or Newer |
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 Black Mesa’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 →Black Mesa System Requirements
Minimum
OS: Windows® 10 or Newer Processor: 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows® 10 or Newer Processor: 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 20 GB 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.