Can I Run Call of Duty®?

Last updated: 22 November 2024

You must be wondering, can my PC run Call of Duty®? On this page you will find Call of Duty® system requirements for PC (Windows). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Call of Duty® or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

Table of Contents

Can I run it: Call of Duty®

Will it run? According to our tests, 94% of people can run it on their PC. Test your PC now!
View most recent tests.

Can my PC run Call of Duty®?

Sysrqmts browser extension icon
Not sure what hardware you have?
Install our Chrome extension to autofill this information.

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

Check if you can run these popular games too!

Buy Call of Duty®

You can buy Call of Duty® directly on Steam, or on one of the marketplaces below. Usually, games on marketplaces are much cheaper, and you can save up to 80%! Check prices below:

Shop Product Price

Call of Duty® Windows Requirements

Call of Duty® system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
128 MB
Graphics
Graphics
3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 32 MB hardware T&L-capable video card and latest drivers*
DirectX
DirectX
Version 9.0b (included)
Network
Network
Storage
Storage
1.4 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400 MB for Windows 98/ME swap file, 600 MB for Windows 2000 / XP swap file)
Sound Card
Sound Card
100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
100% Windows 98/ME/2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers

Call of Duty® minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP operating system. Your processor should be Pentium III 600 MHz or Athlon 600 MHz or higher for systems with Windows 98 / ME, Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon 700 MHz or higher for systems with Windows 2000 / XP or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 128 MB. As for a graphics card, it should be 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 32 MB hardware T&L-capable video card and latest drivers*. You also have to have 1.4 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400 MB for Windows 98/ME swap file, 600 MB for Windows 2000 / XP swap file) free disk space to install the game.

Call of Duty® Mac Requirements

Call of Duty® system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.7
OS
Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.7
Processor
Processor
PowerPC G5 or Intel&REG
Processor
PowerPC G5 or Intel&REG
CPU Speed
CPU Speed
1.6 GHz or faster
CPU Speed
2.0 GHz or faster
Memory
Memory
256 MB or higher
Memory
1 GB or higher
Video Memory
Video Memory
64 MB or higher
Video Memory
128 MB or higher
Graphics (ATI)
Graphics (ATI)
Radeon&trade 9800
Graphics (ATI)
Radeon&trade 9800
Graphics (NVidia)
Graphics (NVidia)
GeForce&REG 5200 **
Graphics (NVidia)
GeForce&REG 5200 **
Storage
Storage
2.5 GB free disk space
Storage
2.5 GB free disk space
Peripherals
Peripherals
Macintosh mouse and keyboard
Peripherals
Macintosh mouse and keyboard
Supported Video cards
Supported Video cards
NVIDIA GeForce&REG 5200, 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GT 120ATI Radeon&TRADE 9800, x600, x800, x1600, x1900, HD 2400, HD 2600, HD 3870
Supported Video cards
*Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported
*Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported
*Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported
*Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported
NOTICE
NOTICE
This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
NOTICE
Multiplayer
Multiplayer
Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Internet play requires broadband connection.
Multiplayer

As for Mac OS, Call of Duty® requirements here start with Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.7 operating system. Processor needs to be at least PowerPC G5 or Intel&REG. 256 MB or higher of RAM is required. Finally, the game needs 2.5 GB free disk space of free disk space.

As for recommended OS, it is Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.7. PowerPC G5 or Intel&REG processor is recommended. Plus, 1 GB or higher of RAM.

Game Details

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before - through the eyes of citizen soldiers and unsung heroes from an alliance of countries who together helped shape the course of modern history.

Release date
13 October, 2021
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English, German
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Infinity Ward
Publishers
Activision
Official website
callofduty.com
Support website
support.activision.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Call of Duty®?

You would be able to run Call of Duty® on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
  • Processor: Pentium III 600 MHz or Athlon 600 MHz or higher for systems with Windows 98 / ME, Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon 700 MHz or higher for systems with Windows 2000 / XP
  • Memory: 128 MB
  • Graphics: 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 32 MB hardware T&L-capable video card and latest drivers*
  • DirectX: Version 9.0b (included)
  • Network:
  • Storage: 1.4 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400 MB for Windows 98/ME swap file, 600 MB for Windows 2000 / XP swap file)
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 16-bit sound card and latest drivers
  • Additional Notes: 100% Windows 98/ME/2000/XP compatible mouse, keyboard and latest drivers

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.7
  • Processor: PowerPC G5 or Intel&REG
  • CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 256 MB or higher
  • Video Memory: 64 MB or higher
  • Graphics (ATI): Radeon&trade 9800
  • Graphics (NVidia): GeForce&REG 5200 **
  • Storage: 2.5 GB free disk space
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • Supported Video cards: NVIDIA GeForce&REG 5200, 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GT 120ATI Radeon&TRADE 9800, x600, x800, x1600, x1900, HD 2400, HD 2600, HD 3870
  • *Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported: *Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
  • Multiplayer: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Internet play requires broadband connection.

How much RAM does Call of Duty® need?

You need at least 128 MB of RAM to run Call of Duty® on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 256 MB or higher, with 1 GB or higher recommended.

What processor do I need for Call of Duty®?

Pentium III 600 MHz or Athlon 600 MHz or higher for systems with Windows 98 / ME, Pentium III 700 MHz or Athlon 700 MHz or higher for systems with Windows 2000 / XP is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Call of Duty®.

How many GB is Call of Duty®?

At least 1.4 GB of uncompressed free hard disk space (plus 400 MB for Windows 98/ME swap file, 600 MB for Windows 2000 / XP swap file) of disk space is required to install Call of Duty® on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty®?

You need 3D hardware accelerator card required - 100% DirectX 9.0b compatible 32 MB hardware T&L-capable video card and latest drivers* or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Call of Duty®?

Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP or newer.

What DirectX do I need to run Call of Duty®?

Version 9.0b (included) or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Call of Duty® on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Call of Duty® on my Mac?

Yes, Call of Duty® supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.7
  • Processor: PowerPC G5 or Intel&REG
  • CPU Speed: 1.6 GHz or faster
  • Memory: 256 MB or higher
  • Video Memory: 64 MB or higher
  • Graphics (ATI): Radeon&trade 9800
  • Graphics (NVidia): GeForce&REG 5200 **
  • Storage: 2.5 GB free disk space
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • Supported Video cards: NVIDIA GeForce&REG 5200, 6600, 6800, 7300, 7600 8600, 8800, 9400, 9600, GT 120ATI Radeon&TRADE 9800, x600, x800, x1600, x1900, HD 2400, HD 2600, HD 3870
  • *Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported: *Apple original CPUs only; CPU upgrades not supported
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)
  • Multiplayer: Internet (TCP/IP) and LAN (TCP/IP) play supported. Internet play requires broadband connection.

When is Call of Duty® release date?

Call of Duty® release date is 13 October, 2021.

Recent Tests

Sysrqmts browser extension icon
Stop overpaying for PC games!
See cheapest prices in Steam store with our browser extension.