Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Developer:
Infinity Ward
Publisher:
Activision
Release date:
5 November 2007 (17 years ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (871 vote)
Hardware demand level:
0.1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare system requirements for PC

To run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, you'll need at least 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 6600 LE, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce 7800 GT. As for your CPU, an Athlon 64 2800+ is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Pentium D 915 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
128MB 3d Hardware Accelerated card required-100% DirectX 9.0c compatible and latest drivers (NVIDIA GeForce 6600+ / ATI Radeon 9800 Pro+)
Pass CPU:
Pentium 4 2.4 GHz/ Athlon 64 2800+ (Intel & Athlon 1.8 GHz Dual Core or better supported
Pass RAM:
512MB RAM (768MB for Vista)
File size:
8 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 600 MB for Windows swap file)
Operating system:
Windows XP/Vista only
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
3.0 Shader Support recommended. Nvidia Geforce 7800 or better or ATI Radeon X1800 or better
Pass CPU:
2.4 GHz dual core or better is recommended
Pass RAM:
1 GB (2 GB for Windows Vista)
File size:
8 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 600 MB for Windows swap file)
Operating system:
Windows XP/Vista only
DirectX:
DirectX 9.0c

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare performance on your PC

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce 7800 GT
30 fps @ low
800×600
60 fps @ medium
1024×768
60 fps @ high
1024×768
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 69.9x faster than GeForce 7800 GT. Your graphics card can run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare at recommended settings according to Infinity Ward.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 600p
280−290
medium settings / 768p
130−140
high settings / 768p
130−140
ultra settings / 1080p
65−70

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Pentium D 915

Core i5-12400 is 41.6x faster than Pentium D 915. Your CPU can run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare at recommended settings according to Infinity Ward.

FAQ

When was Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare released?
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare was released on 5 November 2007.
How much RAM do I need for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?
You need a minimum of 512 MB RAM for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Yet, 1 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare occupies about 8 GB of disk space.
Is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare a demanding game?
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.4 871 vote

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