Half-Life: Alyx
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Half-Life: Alyx FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 421 fps | 337 fps | 270 fps | 219 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 391 fps | 313 fps | 250 fps | 203 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 351 fps | 281 fps | 225 fps | 183 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 331 fps | 265 fps | 212 fps | 172 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 246 fps | 197 fps | 157 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 211 fps | 168 fps | 135 fps | 110 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 186 fps | 148 fps | 119 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 181 fps | 144 fps | 116 fps | 94 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 171 fps | 136 fps | 109 fps | 89 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 155 fps | 124 fps | 99 fps | 81 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 120 fps | 96 fps | 77 fps | 63 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 87 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 45 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 316 fps | 253 fps | 202 fps | 164 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 293 fps | 235 fps | 188 fps | 153 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 263 fps | 211 fps | 168 fps | 137 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 248 fps | 199 fps | 159 fps | 129 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 233 fps | 187 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 184 fps | 147 fps | 118 fps | 96 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 158 fps | 126 fps | 101 fps | 82 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 139 fps | 111 fps | 89 fps | 72 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 128 fps | 102 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 117 fps | 93 fps | 75 fps | 61 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 105 fps | 84 fps | 67 fps | 55 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 90 fps | 72 fps | 58 fps | 47 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 65 fps | 52 fps | 42 fps | 34 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 168 fps | 135 fps | 108 fps | 88 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 156 fps | 125 fps | 100 fps | 81 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 140 fps | 112 fps | 90 fps | 73 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 132 fps | 106 fps | 85 fps | 69 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 124 fps | 99 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 98 fps | 79 fps | 63 fps | 51 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 84 fps | 67 fps | 54 fps | 44 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 74 fps | 59 fps | 47 fps | 39 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 72 fps | 58 fps | 46 fps | 38 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 68 fps | 55 fps | 44 fps | 35 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 62 fps | 50 fps | 40 fps | 32 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 56 fps | 45 fps | 36 fps | 29 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 48 fps | 39 fps | 31 fps | 25 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 35 fps | 28 fps | 22 fps | 18 fps |
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About
Half-Life: Alyx (2020) is Valve's highly-anticipated VR return to the iconic Half-Life franchise, delivering an action-adventure experience set between the original game and Half-Life 2. Players take on the role of Alyx Vance as she and her father mount humanity's early resistance against the oppressive Combine alien occupation of Earth. The game combines intense combat, puzzle-solving, and immersive storytelling that has earned it a stellar 93/100 rating.
From a performance standpoint, Half-Life: Alyx is relatively accessible for modern PCs. The game requires a minimum 12 GB RAM and an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 8791, making it playable on modest hardware. However, to achieve smooth FPS performance at higher graphics settings, a mid-range GPU is recommended. Running benchmark tests across various graphics configurations will help you determine if your hardware can maintain stable framerates in VR, where consistent performance is crucial for comfort and immersion.
If you enjoy action games and have VR capability, Half-Life: Alyx is an essential experience. Its critically-acclaimed narrative and innovative VR mechanics make it a standout title worth playing.
Performance profile
Released in March 2020, Half-Life: Alyx targets RTX 20/30-series and RX 6000-era hardware. A current mid-range GPU (RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT) is the sweet spot for 1440p Ultra; 4K needs a high-end card.
Half-Life: Alyx is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.
Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Half-Life: Alyx. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.
Storyline
Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival. The Combine’s control of the planet since the Black Mesa incident has only strengthened as they corral the remaining population in cities. Among them are some of Earth’s greatest scientists: you and your father, Dr. Eli Vance. As founders of a fledgling resistance, you’ve continued your clandestine scientific activity—performing critical research, and building invaluable tools for the few humans brave enough to defy the Combine. Every day, you learn more about your enemy, and every day you work toward finding a weakness.
