2009 · Action, Shooter, Horror
Left 4 Dead 2 System Requirements
Also known as L4D2
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP |
| Processor | Pentium 4 3.0GHz | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| Graphics | Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better | Video Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 13 GB | 13 GB |
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.
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Common questions
What are the L4D2 system requirements?
L4D2 is the short name players use for Left 4 Dead 2. Minimum: Pentium 4 3.0GHz, Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better and 2 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Left 4 Dead 2?
Pentium 4 3.0GHz or equivalent, Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better, 2 GB of RAM and 13 GB of free space on Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP.
What hardware is recommended for Left 4 Dead 2?
Valve recommends Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz, Video Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better and 2 GB of RAM.
How do I check whether my PC can run Left 4 Dead 2?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Left 4 Dead 2?
144 fps. This is a competitive title where frame rate matters more than image quality, so lower the preset before you lower the resolution.