Call of Duty: Vanguard System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Call of Duty: Vanguard
Developer:
Sledgehammer Games
Publisher:
Activision
Release date:
5 November 2021 (3 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (101 vote)
Hardware demand level:
4 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Call of Duty: Vanguard system requirements for PC

To run Call of Duty: Vanguard, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 36 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 960, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB. 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 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470, 2 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
36 GB at launch (Multiplayer and Zombies only)
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
DirectX:
DirectX 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580, 4 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
61 GB at launch
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
DirectX:
DirectX 12

Call of Duty: Vanguard performance on your PC

Call of Duty: Vanguard performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.9x faster than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB. Your graphics card can run Call of Duty: Vanguard at recommended settings according to Sledgehammer Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Call of Duty: Vanguard 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 / 768p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130

Call of Duty: Vanguard 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: Vanguard at recommended settings according to Sledgehammer Games.

FAQ

When was Call of Duty: Vanguard released?
Call of Duty: Vanguard was released on 5 November 2021.
How much RAM do I need for Call of Duty: Vanguard?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Call of Duty: Vanguard. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Call of Duty: Vanguard?
Call of Duty: Vanguard occupies about 36 GB of disk space.
Is Call of Duty: Vanguard a demanding game?
Call of Duty: Vanguard is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.0 out of 10.

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4.0 101 vote

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