Official specs from Steam
Left 4 Dead 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native Linux build available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | Pentium 4 3.0GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 13 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows® 7 32/64-bit / Vista 32/64 / XP |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel core 2 duo 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Video Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 13 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Left 4 Dead 2?
Minimum: Video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better. Recommended: Video Card Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better.
How much RAM does Left 4 Dead 2 need?
Left 4 Dead 2 needs 2 GB RAM at minimum, 2 GB RAM recommended.
How big is Left 4 Dead 2?
Left 4 Dead 2 requires 13 GB available space.
Does Left 4 Dead 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
There is no native macOS version. A native Linux build is available.