Official specs · Checked 23 October 2026
The official Modern Warfare 4 system requirements for PC, from the minimum spec to 4K ray tracing, and what every PC needs before it can launch the game.
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The lowest spec that runs the game
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90 FPS in Multiplayer on High settings
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High-quality ray tracing at 4K upscaled
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Ray Tracing |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (latest update) | Windows 11 64-bit (latest update) | Windows 11 64-bit (latest update) |
| CPU (AMD) | Ryzen 5 1400 | Ryzen 5 3600 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
| CPU (Intel) | Core i5-6600 | Core i7-8700K | Core i7-10700K |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU (NVIDIA) | GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| GPU (AMD) | Radeon RX 470 | Radeon RX 6600 XT | Radeon RX 9070 XT |
| GPU (Intel) | Arc A580 | Arc B580 | Not listed |
| Video memory | 3 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 115 GB, SSD required | 115 GB, SSD required | 115 GB, SSD required |
| Network | Broadband internet | Broadband internet | Broadband internet |
| Sound card | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible | DirectX compatible |
NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR Redstone, Intel XeSS 3 and Filmic SMAA T2X.
Campaign, Multiplayer and DMZ all support ray-traced reflections, shadows and lighting.
Runs a simulated Multiplayer sequence and reports FPS, CPU, GPU, ping and input latency, with setting suggestions.
Precompiled shaders arrive with the download, so the game starts faster. Needs the Xbox PC app installed.
PC-only lens effect that widens the view at the screen edges without changing the centre.
Graphics, input, interface and gameplay options, auto-configured for your hardware on first launch.
Windows 10 64-bit, an AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600, 8 GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060, Radeon RX 470 or Intel Arc A580 with at least 3 GB of video memory. You also need 115 GB of free SSD space, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and a broadband connection.
Activision’s Recommended spec targets 90 FPS in Multiplayer on High settings: a Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i7-8700K, 16 GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Radeon RX 6600 XT or Intel Arc B580 with 8 GB of video memory, on Windows 11.
115 GB on an SSD at launch, for every spec tier. Activision notes that mandatory updates may need more space, so leave some room spare.
No. An SSD is required for every spec tier, including Minimum.
Yes. Both must be enabled to play on PC; they support RICOCHET Anti-Cheat. You can check your PC with Activision’s Call of Duty Secure Attestation Wizard, and Activision’s support site has a step-by-step guide.
Yes. Windows 10 64-bit (latest update) meets the Minimum spec. The Recommended and Ray Tracing specs list Windows 11 64-bit.
8 GB is the minimum. For the 90 FPS Recommended target Activision lists 16 GB, and 32 GB for ray tracing at 4K.
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1060 (and GTX 970) is on the Minimum spec, along with the Radeon RX 470 and Intel Arc A580, each needing at least 3 GB of video memory.
For High-quality ray tracing at 4K upscaled: a Ryzen 7 3700X or Core i7-10700K, 32 GB of RAM, and a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9070 XT with 16 GB of video memory. Ray tracing works in the Campaign, Multiplayer and DMZ.
Yes: NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR Redstone and Intel XeSS 3, plus Filmic SMAA T2X as the default anti-aliasing.
Yes. The Arc A580 meets the Minimum spec and the Arc B580 the Recommended one. Arc cards need Resizable BAR enabled. No Arc card is listed for the Ray Tracing spec.
Yes. Only Intel and AMD processors with the AVX instruction set are supported at launch.
Xbox on PC (the Xbox app), Battle.net and Steam. The game launched on 23 October 2026.
No. The launch specs lowered the Minimum CPU and RAM (8 GB instead of 12 GB), changed some Recommended parts, and added a Ray Tracing tier and the 115 GB storage figure.
Source: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 PC Trailer, Tech Updates, and More (Call of Duty blog, 29 September 2026). Activision says the specs are valid for launch and may be updated. Last checked 23 October 2026.