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Can My PC Run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
AMD Radeon RX 470
Min. CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Min. RAM
8 GB
Storage
115 GB SSD
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Can your PC run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

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Official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OSWindows 10 64-bit (latest update)Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-6600AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7-8700K
RAM8 GB16 GB
GPUAMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or GTX 1060 / Intel Arc A580 (3 GB VRAM)AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580 (8 GB VRAM)
Storage115 GB SSD115 GB SSD

Source: official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating systemWindows 10 64-bit (latest update)Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-6600AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7-8700K
Memory8 GB16 GB
Graphics cardAMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or GTX 1060 / Intel Arc A580 (3 GB VRAM)AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580 (8 GB VRAM)
Storage115 GB SSD115 GB SSD

Source: callofduty.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
RX 470, GTX 1060 3GB, GTX 1650 Super, GTX 970
Processor
i5-6500 / 6600K, i7-4770 / 4790K, i5-7400 / 7600K
RAM
8 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
RX 6650 XT / 6600 XT, RX 5700 XT, RTX 4060, RX 7600 / 7600 XT
Processor
i7-8700 / 8700K, Ryzen 5 3600 / 3600X, i3-12100 / 13100
RAM
16 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 4080 / 4080 Super, RX 9070 XT, RTX 5080
Processor
Ryzen 7 3700X / 3800X, i7-9700K, Ryzen 5 5500
RAM
32 GB

Can my graphics card run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiBarelyLowest settings
  • GTX 1650BarelyLowest settings
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesLow – Medium
  • RX 580YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 3050YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 3060YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 4060YesMedium – High
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

How to run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on a low-end PC

  • Turn on TPM 2.0 (fTPM on AMD, PTT on Intel) and Secure Boot in the BIOS before launch day, or the game will not let you play online.
  • Install it on an SSD: Activision lists an SSD as required, with 115 GB free.
  • Use DLSS, FSR or XeSS in Quality mode to reach 90+ FPS in multiplayer on mid-range cards.
  • Update your graphics driver to the one Activision recommends for launch.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 needs at least Windows 10 64-bit (latest update), a AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-6600 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or GTX 1060 / Intel Arc A580 (3 GB VRAM) graphics card and 115 GB SSD of storage.

What PC do you need to run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel Core i7-8700K processor, 16 GB of RAM and a AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580 (8 GB VRAM) graphics card.

Can I run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, but 16 GB is recommended for the smoothest experience.

Can a GTX 1650 run Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4?

Barely — it is below the official minimum, expect low FPS on the lowest settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 free to play on PC?

No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 need?

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 needs 115 GB SSD of free space.

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