Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops III?
Treyarch · 2015
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.
Can You Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops III?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Call of Duty®: Black Ops III’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Call of Duty®: Black Ops III — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit | Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit |
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 III is a demanding action game from 2015. 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 III System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 100 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops III?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Call of Duty®: Black Ops III. 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 III?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III needs at least a Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz processor, a NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 100 GB available space of storage, running Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit.
Can Call of Duty®: Black Ops III run without a graphics card?+
No — Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB).
How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Black Ops III need?+
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III officially requires a minimum of 6GB 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.