Modern Warfare 3 System Requirements

Modern Warfare 3 players fighting in sunlit building
Credit: Activision

Modern Warfare 3 players fighting in sunlit building
Credit: Activision
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
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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.