Can I Run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?
Infinity Ward · 2011
The best-selling first-person action series of all-time returns with an epic sequel to the multiple GOTY award winner Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2
Can You Run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) — 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 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better | Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP/ Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 | Windows® XP/ Windows® Vista / Windows® 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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) is a demanding action game from 2011. 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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011), component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP/ Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 16 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP/ Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 16 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX® 9.0c or later Additional Notes: Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet connection required for activation.
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011). 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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?+
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) needs at least a Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better processor, a Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better graphics card, 2GB of RAM, 16 GB available space of storage, running Windows® XP/ Windows® Vista / Windows® 7.
Can Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) run without a graphics card?+
No — Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better).
How much RAM does Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) need?+
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) 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.