Can I run Black Mesa?
Official Black Mesa system requirements, player reports on Black Mesa performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.
Official system requirements
Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.
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
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
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
- Storage
- 20 GB available space
- Notes
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
What players say about performance
Most reviews indicate that Black Mesa runs well on modern hardware, with some experiencing occasional frame drops in specific sections, and there are minor performance issues mentioned.
Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.
Common problems
- Frame drops in Xen chapters
- Occasional performance drops and stuttering
- Some issues with shadows and shadow distortions when using the suit's torch
What runs it well
- Has no performance problems on specified high-end hardware
- Recommended to quick save often due to Save mechanics
Check your PC
Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.