Half-Life 2 Episode Two System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Half-Life 2 Episode Two
Developer:
Valve
Publisher:
Valve
Release date:
9 October 2007 (17 years ago)
User score:
3.5 / 5 (153 votes)
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Official Half-Life 2 Episode Two system requirements for PC

To run Half-Life 2 Episode Two, you'll need at least 512 MB of RAM. As for your CPU, an Pentium 4 1.80 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium 4 630 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX® 8.1 level Graphics Card (Requires support for SSE)
Pass CPU:
1.7 GHz Processor
Pass RAM:
512MB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX® 9 level Graphics Card
Pass CPU:
Pentium 4 processor (3.0GHz, or better)
Pass RAM:
1GB RAM
File size:
no data
Operating system:
Windows® 7 (32/64-bit)/Vista/XP
DirectX:
no data

Half-Life 2 Episode Two performance on your PC

Half-Life 2 Episode Two performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
recommended
Any
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

Your graphics card can run Half-Life 2 Episode Two at recommended settings according to Valve.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Half-Life 2 Episode Two FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
200−210
medium settings / 1080p
200−210
ultra settings / 1080p
200−210

Half-Life 2 Episode Two performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium 4 630

Core i5-12400 is 71.6x faster than Pentium 4 630. Your CPU can run Half-Life 2 Episode Two at recommended settings according to Valve.

FAQ

When was Half-Life 2 Episode Two released?
Half-Life 2 Episode Two was released on 9 October 2007.
How much RAM do I need for Half-Life 2 Episode Two?
You need a minimum of 512 MB RAM for Half-Life 2 Episode Two. Yet, 1 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.

Community ratings

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3.5 153 votes

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