Black Mesa on PC: requirements and FPS by GPU
To play Black Mesa at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~90 FPS estimated).
Updated November 15, 2026
Estimated FPS by graphics card
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1050 Ti | 90 | 65 | 38 |
| GTX 1650 | 109 | 78 | 46 |
| RX 580 | 119 | 86 | 50 |
| GTX 1060 | 133 | 96 | 56 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 160 | 115 | 67 |
| RTX 3060 Laptop | 165 | 119 | 69 |
| RTX 2060 | 176 | 127 | 74 |
| RTX 3060 | 212 | 153 | 89 |
| RTX 4060 Laptop | 220 | 158 | 92 |
| RTX 4060 | 263 | 189 | 110 |
| RTX 3060 Ti | 278 | 200 | 117 |
| RTX 3070 | 300+ | 224 | 131 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 300+ | 230 | 134 |
| RTX 3080 | 300+ | 258 | 150 |
| RTX 4070 | 300+ | 280 | 164 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 300+ | 300+ | 185 |
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Estimated FPS at High quality with a high-end processor and 32 GB of RAM. Real results can vary by up to 30%.
Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater | 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater |
| Processor | 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater | 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Black Mesa?
To play Black Mesa at 60 FPS at 1080p on High, a GTX 1050 Ti is enough (~90 FPS estimated).
How much RAM does Black Mesa need?
It asks for at least 6 GB. With less it may stutter or not launch.
Does my PC run Black Mesa better than a PS5?
A card like the RTX 2070 Super performs about like a PS5's. Add your PC to Specta and we'll tell you for your setup.