Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?
Treyarch · 2012
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
512 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 512 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II on my graphics card?
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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
Yes — you can run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
You meet the minimum requirements. The publisher lists no recommended specs.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512 MB or ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista SP2 or Windows 7. Windows XP is not supported | Not listed |
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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 |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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
Source: Steam
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops II?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB 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?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Black Ops II need?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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