Black Mesa

Black Mesa

By Luigi R. Updated: February 2026

To run Black Mesa (2020) on PC you need at least a 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater processor and a 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater, with 6GB of RAM and 20GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater and a 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Black Mesa with our free Can I Run It tool, or estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator.

System Requirements

Minimum
  • CPU: 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater
  • GPU: 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater
  • RAM: 6
  • Storage: 20
Recommended
  • CPU: 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater
  • GPU: 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater
  • RAM: 8
  • Storage: 20

Black Mesa — Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum requirements for Black Mesa?
Black Mesa needs at least a 2.6 Dual Core Processor or Greater CPU and a 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater graphics card, 6GB of RAM and 20GB of storage.

What are the recommended specs for Black Mesa?
For a smooth experience, Black Mesa recommends a 3.2 Quad Core Processor or Greater and a 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater with 8GB of RAM.

How much RAM does Black Mesa need?
Black Mesa requires 6GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.

What GPU do you need to run Black Mesa?
The minimum graphics card for Black Mesa is a 2 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater, while a 4 GB Dedicated Video Card or Greater is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.