Call of Duty
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- Radeon RX 470 · Ryzen 5 1400
- Recommended
- Radeon RX 6600 XT · Ryzen 5 1600X
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~36 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Action
- Release
- Oct 27, 2022
- Developer
- Treyarch, Raven Software, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward, Activision Shanghai, Demonware
- Publisher
- Activision
The Call of Duty® experience supports Modern Warfare® 4, Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
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What you need for Call of Duty
Call of Duty needs about a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6750 XT at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | Core i3-12100 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6750 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5080 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 7900 XT | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Call of Duty →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 24 | 17 | 10 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 34 | 24 | 14 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 55 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 62 | 44 | 26 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 71 | 50 | 30 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 83 | 58 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 104 | 73 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 116 | 81 | 49 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 162 | 113 | 68 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 258 | 181 | 108 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Call of Duty system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update) | Windows® 11 64 Bit (latest update) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400 or Intel® Core™ i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600X or Intel® Core™ i7-6700K |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ RX 470, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 / 1060 or Intel® Arc™ A580 | AMD Radeon™ RX 6600XT, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 or Intel® Arc™ B580 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD with 161 GB available space at launch | SSD with 161 GB available space at launch |
Source: Steam.
Call of Duty on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 medium | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 30 medium | Below minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 medium | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 medium | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 46
- Steam achievements
- 157
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsCaptions availableIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSteam Input API SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportHDR available
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil
Latest news & patches
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 06 - Now Live2026-09-17
- Modern Warfare 4: Tokyo Games Show Campaign Trailer2026-09-17
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4: The Story So Far2026-09-16
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone - Season 062026-09-08
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Maps and Modes2026-08-27
- Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta: Weapons Guide2026-08-27
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Call of Duty run on a GTX 1650?
No. The GeForce GTX 1650 is below Call of Duty's minimum spec (Radeon RX 470). Our model still estimates ~41 fps at 1080p low (range 33–49, medium confidence, ±20%), but cards below the minimum may not be supported. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB (~60 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Call of Duty run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Call of Duty Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the medium preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6750 XT or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 7900 XT. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Call of Duty by brand.
Can I run Call of Duty on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, gets ~53 fps at 1080p low. Call of Duty on the GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Call of Duty need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 12 GB recommended for Call of Duty.