MW4 PC System Requirements
Modern Warfare 4 runs on Battle.net and Steam. An SSD is mandatory in recent CoD titles. If you're below minimum, the honest answer is console (or GeForce NOW-class cloud) rather than low-spec compromises.
Requirement tiers
Minimum 1080p low, 60fps target
- OS
- Windows 10 64-bit (1909+)
- CPU
- Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- GPU
- GTX 1060 6GB / RX 470 / Intel Arc A580
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 115 GB SSD
Recommended 1080p/1440p high
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3800XT
- GPU
- RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 125 GB SSD
Competitive High FPS esports
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
- GPU
- RTX 3080 / RX 6800 XT
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 125 GB SSD
Ultra 4K / Ray Tracing 4K max
- OS
- Windows 11 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel i9-13900K / AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
- GPU
- RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 150 GB SSD
Before you buy on PC
- SSD required: plan 150+ GB free even for a slim install; more if you keep campaign + multiplayer + future Warzone.
- RAM: 16 GB is the practical floor for multiplayer with a browser/Discord open.
- Upscaling: DLSS/FSR/XeSS support lets mid GPUs punch up a tier — enable it before lowering resolution.
- Launcher: pick Battle.net or Steam at purchase — they're separate installs/libraries.
Frequently asked
Can my PC run MW4?
Check the tiers above: minimum (1080p low), recommended (1080p/1440p high), competitive (high FPS) and 4K. MW4 requires an SSD — HDD installs are not supported.
How big is the MW4 install on PC?
About 124 GB (Campaign ~42 GB + Multiplayer ~21 GB + DMZ and packs). Battle.net players also need a ~60 GB Call of Duty HQ update — plan roughly 180 GB free. Consoles: PS5 ~117 GB, Xbox Series X ~115 GB, Switch 2 ~77-85 GB.