Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Treyarch · 2010
The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
Can You Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Call of Duty®: Black Ops’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Call of Duty®: Black Ops — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c | Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better | Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® Vista / XP / 7 | Windows® Vista / XP / 7 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Call of Duty®: Black Ops is a demanding action game from 2010. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Call of Duty®: Black Ops System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Call of Duty®: Black Ops, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® Vista / XP / 7 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better |
| Memory | 2GB |
| Graphics | Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c |
| Storage | 12GB* Sound: DirectX® 9.0c-compatible *Call of Duty®: Black Ops requires an initial hard drive space of approximately 24GB to download and install the game via digital download (8GB of compressed files, 8GB of decompressed files and 8GB of installed files). Upon installing the game, 16GB (compressed and decompressed files) may be deleted from the hard drive. |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® Vista / XP / 7 Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better Memory: 2GB Graphics: Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c Hard Drive: 12GB* Sound: DirectX® 9.0c-compatible *Call of Duty®: Black Ops requires an initial hard drive space of approximately 24GB to download and install the game via digital download (8GB of compressed files, 8GB of decompressed files and 8GB of installed files). Upon installing the game, 16GB (compressed and decompressed files) may be deleted from the hard drive.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Call of Duty®: Black Ops. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Call of Duty®: Black Ops?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops needs at least a Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better processor, a Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 12GB* Sound: DirectX® 9.0c-compatible *Call of Duty®: Black Ops requires an initial hard drive space of approximately 24GB to download and install the game via digital download (8GB of compressed files, 8GB of decompressed files and 8GB of installed files). Upon installing the game, 16GB (compressed and decompressed files) may be deleted from the hard drive. of storage, running Windows® Vista / XP / 7.
Can Call of Duty®: Black Ops run without a graphics card?+
No — Call of Duty®: Black Ops is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better DirectX®: DirectX® 9.0c).
How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Black Ops need?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops officially requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.