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A first-person puzzle game set in the mysterious laboratories of Aperture Science. In Portal, the player solves physics-based puzzles and overcomes challenges by... Read more

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System Requirements Portal

Minimum System Requirements

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The minimum system requirements for Portal specify the PC configuration on which the game can be run without issues at minimum graphics settings.

• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon 64 2800+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 512 Mb
• Video Card: Radeon HD 8570; GeForce 7800 GS (128 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 8.0
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Recommended System Requirements

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Recommended system requirements for Portal show the type of computer needed to run the game at maximum graphics settings while playing without lag and with a high frame rate (FPS).

• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHz; AMD Athlon 64 3400+ [Will it run?]
• RAM: 1 Gb
• Video Card: GeForce 7900 GS; Radeon X1900 GT (256 Mb) [Compare with your own]
• Sound Card: Compatible with DirectX
• DirectX: 9.0c
• Additional: Keyboard, Mouse, DVD ROM

Requirements updated: September 20, 2026

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Will Portal run on my PC?

Minimum to run Portal: processor Intel Pentium 4 2.00GHz; AMD Athlon 64 2800+, graphics card Radeon HD 8570; GeForce 7800 GS (128 Mb), 512 Mb of RAM. Check your computer with the free test on this page.

What graphics card is needed for Portal?

The minimum graphics card for Portal: Radeon HD 8570; GeForce 7800 GS (128 Mb). Recommended: GeForce 7900 GS; Radeon X1900 GT (256 Mb).

How much RAM is needed for Portal?

For Portal, at least 512 Mb of RAM is required. Recommended 1 Gb.