Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
Developer:
Treyarch
Publisher:
Activision
Release date:
6 November 2015 (9 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (368 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.3 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 system requirements for PC

To run Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, you'll need at least 6 GB of RAM and 100 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 470. As for your CPU, an Core i3-530 is the minimum.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 470 @ 1GB / Radeon HD 6970 @ 1GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
100 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 performance on your PC

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 5.5x faster than GeForce GTX 470. Your GPU can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 at minimum settings.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 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 / 720p
178
medium settings / 768p
160−170
high settings / 1080p
140−150
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150
4K / 2160p
95−100

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 12.9x faster than Core i3-530. Your CPU can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 at minimum settings.

FAQ

When was Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 released?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 was released on 6 November 2015.
How much RAM do I need for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3?
You need a minimum of 6 GB RAM for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.
How many GB is Call of Duty: Black Ops 3?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 occupies about 100 GB of disk space.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 a demanding game?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.3 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.1 368 votes

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