Left 4 Dead 2
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Left 4 Dead 2 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 884 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 933 fps | 758 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 881 fps | 716 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 803 fps | 653 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 972 fps | 778 fps | 622 fps | 505 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 705 fps | 564 fps | 451 fps | 366 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 979 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 952 fps | 774 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 816 fps | 663 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 875 fps | 700 fps | 569 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 826 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 942 fps | 753 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 850 fps | 680 fps | 544 fps | 442 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 729 fps | 583 fps | 467 fps | 379 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 528 fps | 423 fps | 338 fps | 275 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 871 fps | 708 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 809 fps | 657 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 907 fps | 726 fps | 590 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 855 fps | 684 fps | 556 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 803 fps | 643 fps | 522 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 794 fps | 635 fps | 508 fps | 413 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 680 fps | 544 fps | 435 fps | 354 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 599 fps | 479 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 583 fps | 467 fps | 373 fps | 303 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 551 fps | 441 fps | 352 fps | 286 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 502 fps | 402 fps | 321 fps | 261 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 454 fps | 363 fps | 290 fps | 236 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 389 fps | 311 fps | 249 fps | 202 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 282 fps | 225 fps | 180 fps | 147 fps |
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About
Left 4 Dead 2, released in 2009, is a cooperative first-person shooter that tasks four players with surviving waves of zombie-like infected enemies. Built on Valve's Source engine, the game emphasizes teamwork and strategic gameplay rather than solo heroics, making it uniquely engaging for group play. Its straightforward mechanics and atmospheric campaign-based structure have kept it popular for over a decade.
This game is remarkably accessible on modern hardware due to its age and efficient engine design. You'll easily achieve high FPS on mid-range GPUs or even integrated graphics, making it ideal for benchmark testing on budget systems. Minimum requirements call for just 2GB RAM and a basic GPU, while running at 1080p with high graphics settings requires only modest dedicated graphics. Left 4 Dead 2 is an excellent choice for stress-testing lower-tier hardware or establishing baseline performance metrics.
With an 82/100 rating and engaging cooperative gameplay, Left 4 Dead 2 remains a solid recommendation for action game fans. If you enjoy zombie shooters or need a reliable benchmark title, this Source engine classic delivers proven performance and lasting fun.
Performance profile
November 2009 release. Left 4 Dead 2 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like Left 4 Dead 2 reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Left 4 Dead 2 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
