Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?
Treyarch · 2012
Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War
Can You Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Call of Duty®: Black Ops II’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz | Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported | Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported |
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 II is a demanding action game from 2012. 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 II System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported |
| Processor | Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB for 32-bit OS or 4 GB for 64-bit OS |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 16 GB Sound: DirectX 11.0c compatible Additional: Broadband connection required for activation and multiplayer gameplay Note: Windows XP Operating System is not supported Further information: Available here |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz Memory: 2 GB for 32-bit OS or 4 GB for 64-bit OS Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB DirectX: Version 9.0c Hard Drive: 16 GB Sound: DirectX 11.0c compatible Additional: Broadband connection required for activation and multiplayer gameplay Note: Windows XP Operating System is not supported Further information: Available here
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Call of Duty®: Black Ops II. 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 II?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II needs at least a Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz processor, a Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 16 GB Sound: DirectX 11.0c compatible Additional: Broadband connection required for activation and multiplayer gameplay Note: Windows XP Operating System is not supported Further information: Available here of storage, running Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported.
Can Call of Duty®: Black Ops II run without a graphics card?+
No — Call of Duty®: Black Ops II is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB).
How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Black Ops II need?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II 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.