Can the Intel HD Graphics 4600 run Alien Swarm?
No — under the minimum
No. The Intel HD Graphics 4600 doesn't reach the minimum graphics requirement for Alien Swarm. Its 0 GB of video memory is under the 1 GB the minimum spec lists. It may not start, or run far below a playable frame rate.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 114 FPS on high 60 FPS on ultra
- 1440p 77 FPS on high 60 FPS on ultra
- 4K 45 FPS on high 60 FPS on low
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz or a faster processor. How the model works.
Next to the publisher’s spec
Minimum
DirectX 9 compatible video card with 128 MB, Shader model 2.0. ATI X800, NVidia 6600 or better
- Index
- 1
- Video memory
- 1 GB
Recommended
DirectX 9 compatible video card with Shader model 3.0. NVidia 7600, ATI X1600 or better
- Index
- 1
- Video memory
- 1 GB
Your card
Intel HD Graphics 4600
- Index
- 2
- Video memory
- 0 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
Intel HD Graphics 4600 and Alien Swarm: questions
Can the Intel HD Graphics 4600 run Alien Swarm?
No. The Intel HD Graphics 4600 doesn't reach the minimum graphics requirement for Alien Swarm. Its 0 GB of video memory is under the 1 GB the minimum spec lists. It may not start, or run far below a playable frame rate.
How many FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4600 get in Alien Swarm?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 114 FPS at 1080p, 77 at 1440p and 45 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run Alien Swarm at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A310 ($99).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above Alien Swarm's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.