24 Apr 2024 3:25 PM +00:00 UTC

Modern Warfare 3 System Requirements

Modern Warfare 3 players fighting in sunlit building

April 24, 2024: We've updated our guide so you know the minimum and recommended Modern Warfare 3 system requirements.

The Modern Warfare 3 PC system requirements will ultimately determine whether your PC is capable of running Modern Warfare 3 smoothly. Whether you've got the latest hardware or something that's a few years old, understanding the minimum and recommended specs makes all the difference.

With Season 3 Reloaded on the horizon, players continue to load into the action for their fix of fast-paced multiplayer action. Ensuring your copy of Call of Duty runs without issue is key to making the most out of Sledgehammer Games' latest release.

In this guide, find the full list of Modern Warfare 3 system requirements including the minimum and recommended specs.

Modern Warfare 3 System Requirements

Below is a full list of system requirements for Modern Warfare 3:

Minimum Specs

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 /GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 470
Video memory: 2GB
RAM: 8GB
Storage space: 149 GB at launch for MP and COD HQ (78 GB for MP if COD HQ is already installed)
Sound card: DirectX compatible
Recommended graphic drivers: Nvidia - 537.58, AMD - 22.9.1

These specs should allow you to run Modern Warfare 3 on its lowest settings. If you're looking for specs that allow even higher settings, take a look at the recommended specs below.

Recommended Specs

CPU: Intel Core i7--8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
Video memory: 10GB
RAM: 16GB
Storage space: 149GB at launch (78GB with COD HQ downloaded)
Sound card: DirectX compatible
Recommended graphic drivers: Nvidia - 537.58, AMD - 22.9.1

Modern Warfare 3 player aiming down sight of sniper rifle

Competitive Specs

CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3060TI or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
Video memory: 8GB
RAM: 16GB
Storage space: 72GB at launch
Sound card: DirectX compatible
Recommended graphic drivers: Nvidia - 516.59, AMD - 22.9.1

Ultra 4K

CPU: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 9 3900 X
Video card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
Video memory: 10GB
RAM: 16GB
Storage space: 72GB at launch
Sound card: DirectX compatible
Recommended graphic drivers: Nvidia - 516.59, AMD - 22.9.1

Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Reloaded Start Date

Season 3 Reloaded for Modern Warfare 3 launches on May 1, 2024. The update marks the halfway point of Season 3 with many expecting to start seeing teasers for Call of Duty 2024 in the coming weeks.

That's all there is to know about the Modern Warfare 3 system requirements. For more, check out the best ranked play loadouts along with when the next double XP event takes place.

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Jon Nicholson

FPS Editor

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Jon is our Call of Duty expert and our FPS Editor. He's worked with Gfinity since 2014, covering Activision's shooter franchise. When he's not topping the scoreboards, you'll find him on EA Sports FC or sim racing.

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