Modern Warfare 3 PC minimum & recommended system requirements
Knowing the MW3 PC minimum and recommended system requirements is absolutely essential for anyone looking to have the best experience possible, and whether you want to get immersed in Modern Warfare 3's campaign, or just want to dominate the competition in multiplayer, a stable and high FPS count is an important factor.
So, instead of purchasing the game and testing out your PC specs once it's too late, we've broken down the MW3 PC minimum, recommended and competitive system requirements - that way, you can head into it confident that your PC can deliver the best performance possible.
MW3 minimum system requirements on PC
Here are the minimum system requirements you'll need to play Modern Warfare 3 to a satisfactory standard:
| PC System Requirements | Minimum Specs |
| Operating System | Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Hi-Rez Assets Cache | Up to 32 GB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 470 |
| Video Memory | 2 GB |
| Storage | SSD with 149GB available space (78GB if COD HQ and Warzone are already installed) |
While the graphics and visuals won't be top-tier when using these particular settings, you'll still likely have a solid experience overall.
Recommended system requirements
Click to enlargeThese are the recommended system requirements that will ensure your MW3 experience on PC goes smoothly to avoid any encounters with FPS issues - as long as you're settings are adjusted correctly.
| PC System Requirements | Recommended Specs |
| Operating System | Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Hi-Rez Assets Cache | Up to 32 GB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti / RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600XT |
| Video Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | SSD with 149GB available space (78GB if COD HQ and Warzone are already installed) |
Competitive/Ultra 4k requirements for Modern Warfare 3
Click to enlargeFor the ultimate MW3 playthrough at the highest settings, these are the system requirements needed. They may be high, but they guarantee an amazing experience.
| PC System Requirements | Ultra Specs |
| Operating System | Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Hi-Rez Assets Cache | Up to 64 GB |
| Video Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800XT |
| Video Memory | 10 GB |
| Storage | SSD with 149GB available space (78GB if COD HQ and Warzone are already installed) |
In our opinion, it's always better to have hardware that's a little better than the minimum suggestions just to be on the safe side.
Now that you know the PC specs for MW3, why not learn how to unlock the Zombie Ghost Operator ahead of launch? Don't forget to check out our MW3 homepage for all the latest CoD guides, news, and explainers.
