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

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Developer:
Infinity Ward
Publisher:
Activision
Release date:
25 October 2019 (5 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (487 votes)
Hardware demand level:
3.6 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare system requirements for PC

To run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 175 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the Radeon HD 7950, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 390. As for your CPU, an Core i3-4340 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-2500K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7950
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
175 GB available hard drive space
Operating system:
Windows® 7 64-bit (SP1) or Windows® 10 64-bit
DirectX:
DirectX 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ R9 390 / AMD Radeon™ RX 580
Pass CPU:
Intel® Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600X Processor
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
175 GB available hard drive space
Operating system:
Windows® 10 64-bit latest update
DirectX:
DirectX 12

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare performance on your PC

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 390
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than Radeon R9 390. Your graphics card can run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare at recommended settings according to Infinity Ward.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Call of Duty: 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 / 720p
180−190
medium settings / 1080p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
110−120
ultra settings / 1080p
100−110
QHD / 1440p
75−80
4K / 2160p
40−45

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-2500K

Core i5-12400 is 4.7x faster than Core i5-2500K. Your CPU can run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare at recommended settings according to Infinity Ward.

FAQ

When was Call of Duty: Modern Warfare released?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was released on 25 October 2019.
How much RAM do I need for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare occupies about 175 GB of disk space.
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare a demanding game?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 3.6 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.0 487 votes

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