Can I Run Call of Duty: World at War?
Treyarch · 2008
Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.
Can You Run Call of Duty: World at War?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Call of Duty: World at War’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Call of Duty: World at War — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | — | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Pentium 4 @ 3 GHz/AMD 64 3200+ | Pentium 4 @ 3 GHz/AMD 64 3200+ |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows XP/Vista/7 | Windows XP/Vista/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: World at War is a demanding action game from 2008. 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: World at War System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Call of Duty: World at War, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP/Vista/7 |
| Processor | Pentium 4 @ 3 GHz/AMD 64 3200+ |
| Memory | 512 MB (1 GB for Vista) |
| Storage | 8 GB Free DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: on-board or better Graphics Card: 256 MB (nVidia GeForce 6600/ATI Radeon X1600) |
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Minimum
Supported OS: Windows XP/Vista/7 Processor: Pentium 4 @ 3 GHz/AMD 64 3200+ Memory: 512 MB (1 GB for Vista) Hard Drive: 8 GB Free DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: on-board or better Graphics Card: 256 MB (nVidia GeForce 6600/ATI Radeon X1600)
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Call of Duty: World at War — FAQ
Can I run Call of Duty: World at War?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Call of Duty: World at War. 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: World at War?+
Call of Duty: World at War needs at least a Pentium 4 @ 3 GHz/AMD 64 3200+ processor, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB Free DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c Sound: on-board or better Graphics Card: 256 MB (nVidia GeForce 6600/ATI Radeon X1600) of storage, running Windows XP/Vista/7.
Can Call of Duty: World at War run without a graphics card?+
No — Call of Duty: World at War is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU.
How much RAM does Call of Duty: World at War need?+
Call of Duty: World at War officially requires a minimum of 1GB 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.