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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare System Requirements

  • Steam Deck: Unsupported
  • Native Mac version
  • Out 11/5/2007
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Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.

Minimum specs

30 FPS · 1080pOfficial
Graphics
AMDRX 6600
CPU
64 2800+ / and 1.8 Ghz Dual Processor / Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz
RAM
0.5 GB

Call of Duty 4 is a medium-demand game. If performance falls short, lower shadows and anti-aliasing first, then reduce texture quality to ease VRAM pressure.

How strong a graphics card do you need?

RTX 3060
  • Minimum30 FPS · 1080pRX 6600Below an RTX 3060
  • 1440p 60 FPSRTX 40802.5× an RTX 3060
  • 4K 60 FPSRTX 40903.2× an RTX 3060
  • 1080p 120 FPSRTX 40802.5× an RTX 3060
  • 1440p 120 FPSRTX 50904.2× an RTX 3060

The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.

Choose your frame rate and resolution

30 FPS · 1080p

Official

Graphics card

AMDRX 6600

CPU

64 2800+ / and 1.8 Ghz Dual Processor / Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz

RAM

0.5 GB

Settings

Low
Does your PC reach this? →

Use the Low preset and lower anti-aliasing first if frame rate drops below 30 FPS.

Full table (5 targets)
Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate
GraphicsAMDRX 6600NVIDIARTX 4080AMDRX 7900 XTXNVIDIARTX 4090NVIDIARTX 4080AMDRX 7900 XTXNVIDIARTX 5090
CPU64 2800+ / and 1.8 Ghz Dual Processor / Pentium 4 2.4 GhzAMDRyzen 5 1600IntelCore i5-3570KAMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-8700KAMDRyzen 7 3700XIntelCore i7-9700KAMDRyzen 9 5900XIntelCore i9-10900K
RAM0.5 GB0.5 GB8 GB8 GB16 GB
VRAM—16 GB4 GB16 GB8 GB
SettingsLowHighHighMediumHigh

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Can popular cards run it?

Card30 FPS1080p60 FPS1440p120 FPS1080p
NVIDIAGTX 1650✗✗✗
NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super✗✗✗
NVIDIARTX 3060✓✗✗
AMDRX 6600✓✗✗
NVIDIARTX 4060✓✗✗
NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop✗✗✗
NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop✓✗✗

✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short

Which card should you buy?

For 60 FPS · 1440p

NVIDIARTX 4080 Super

Laptops that run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

  • 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
  • 60 FPS · 1440pNo laptop reaches this yet.
  • 120 FPS · 1080pNo laptop reaches this yet.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on Steam Deck

Steam Deck

Valve: Unsupported

Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.

Can you play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on Mac?

Yes: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has a native macOS version on Steam.

Minimum

RAM: 1 GB RAM GPU: NVIDIA Geforce 7300 or better or ATI Radeon X1600

FAQ

What are the minimum requirements for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?

6600 / ATI 9800Pro, 64 2800+ / and 1.8 Ghz Dual Processor / Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz, 512MB RAM (Windows® XP), 768MB RAM (Vista®) RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.

Can a GTX 1650 run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?

No. The GTX 1650 is below Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare's minimum.

Can a RTX 3060 run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?

Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1440p.

Can a RTX 4060 run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?

Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1440p.

What laptop can run Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare?

For the minimum you need a laptop with RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S or better.

Can you play Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on Steam Deck?

Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

Is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare on Mac?

Yes. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare has a native macOS version on Steam.

  • Supported OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported)
  • DirectX Version: Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (included)
  • Sound: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
  • Hard Drive: 8GB of free hard drive space
  • Internet: Broadband connection and service required for multiplayer connectivity

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