Can I Run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?

Last updated: 18 October 2024
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) System Requirements

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You must be wondering, can my PC run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)? On this page you will find Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) system requirements for PC (Windows, Linux and Mac). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

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Can I run it: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)

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Can my PC run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?

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  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’
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Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) Windows Requirements

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements
OS Version
OS Version
Windows XP/ Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor
Processor
Intel Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Shader 3.0 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI Radeon™ X1950
Network
Network
Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet connection required for activation.
DirectX
DirectX
DirectX 9.0c
Disk Space
Disk Space
16 GB
Sound Card
Sound Card
DirectX 9.0c

Your processor should be Intel Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Shader 3.0 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI Radeon™ X1950.

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) Mac Requirements

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) system requirements for Mac
Minimum Requirements
Operating System
Operating System
10.12 (Sierra)
CPU Processor
CPU Processor
CPU : Intel i3 (Dual-Core)
CPU Speed
CPU Speed
2.2GHz
Memory
Memory
4 GB
Storage
Storage
13 GB
Graphics (ATI)
Graphics (ATI)
Radeon HD 4850
Graphics (NVidia)
Graphics (NVidia)
Geforce 640M
Graphics (Intel)
Graphics (Intel)
Iris
Video Memory (VRam)
Video Memory (VRam)
512 MB
Peripherals
Peripherals
Macintosh mouse and keyboard
NOTICE
NOTICE
This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)

4 GB of RAM is required. Finally, the game needs 13 GB of free disk space.

Game Details

The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns with an epic sequel to the multiple GOTY award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2

Release date
7 November, 2024
Required age
18+
Categories
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing, Family Sharing
Genre
Action
Supported languages
English, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, French
* languages with full audio support
Developers
Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games
Publishers
Activision
Official website
callofduty.com
Support website
activision.com
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?

You would be able to run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) 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:

Minimum requirements for Mac are:

  • Operating System: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • CPU Processor: CPU : Intel i3 (Dual-Core)
  • CPU Speed: 2.2GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Storage: 13 GB
  • Graphics (ATI): Radeon HD 4850
  • Graphics (NVidia): Geforce 640M
  • Graphics (Intel): Iris
  • Video Memory (VRam): 512 MB
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)

Can I play Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011). The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) on PC.

On Mac it requires minimum 4 GB.

What processor do I need for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?

Intel Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011).

What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?

You need Shader 3.0 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI Radeon™ X1950 or more powerful video card.

What DirectX do I need to run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?

DirectX 9.0c or greater is necessary for this game.

Can I run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I play Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) on my Mac?

Yes, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) supports Mac if it meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Operating System: 10.12 (Sierra)
  • CPU Processor: CPU : Intel i3 (Dual-Core)
  • CPU Speed: 2.2GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Storage: 13 GB
  • Graphics (ATI): Radeon HD 4850
  • Graphics (NVidia): Geforce 640M
  • Graphics (Intel): Iris
  • Video Memory (VRam): 512 MB
  • Peripherals: Macintosh mouse and keyboard
  • NOTICE: This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive)

When is Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) release date?

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) release date is 7 November, 2024.

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