Can I Run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?
Infinity Ward · 2011
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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) 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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011), 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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)
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® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011), so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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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.
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)'s minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Shader 3.0 or better 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600GT / ATI® Radeon™ X1950 or better | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP/ Windows® Vista / Windows® 7 | Not listed |
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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 |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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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.
Source: Steam
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011)?+
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®: 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, 2 GB 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?+
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®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) need?+
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3 (2011) officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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