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Activision Blizzard has granted global gamers access to the campaign mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II exactly one week before its official release date. If you're a fan of this game series and want to upgrade your machine to enjoy the latest version in the highest possible graphic quality, explore the options with Mytour.
GPUWhat the current GPUs can achieve when encountering Infinity Ward's latest game.
Minimum Requirements for Playing Modern Warfare II
On paper, the specifications provided by Infinity Ward for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II aren't overly demanding. Specifically, they are as follows:
Minimum Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 / Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200.
- RAM: 8 GB .
- Graphics Card: GTX 960 or RX 470 .
- DirectX: Version 12.
- Free Storage: 125GB.
Recommended Requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K / Core i7-4770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- RAM: 12 GB
- Graphics Card: GTX 1060 or RX 580
- DirectX: Version 12.
- Free Storage: 125GB.
However, these are just the specifications for playing the game at 1080p, 60 FPS. If you possess a higher resolution or a faster refresh rate, the recommended setup mentioned earlier might not suffice to meet the gamers' demands. You'll need a more powerful setup and a newer generation graphics card, at least a 20xx series.
Mytour advises having 32GB of RAM and a Ryzen 9 5900X CPU (or Intel Core i9 10900K or higher) for smooth 4K gaming. This setup will also be used to put graphics cards to the test.
RTX 4090?
Firstly, let's take a look at NVIDIA's latest and most powerful beast, the RTX 4090. With this card, gamers can play Modern Warfare II in 4K resolution, with the highest graphics settings (Extreme), maintaining a frame rate of at least 100 even in the most intense explosion scenes. AMD's red team currently lacks an answer to the RTX 4090, so if you want smooth 4K gaming without sacrificing quality, this is your only choice for now.
RX 6900XT and RTX 3090Ti
As former market kings, both the RTX 3090Ti and RX 6900XT effortlessly surpass the challenges of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II at 4K resolution with frame rates hovering around 130, thanks to the assistance of AI features. Even in fiery situations, rest assured the game will maintain a minimum of 100 FPS.
RX 6800XT and RTX 3080
Based on benchmark results, this graphics card allows gamers to play 4K at frame rates consistently above 80, occasionally reaching close to 100 in quieter moments. If using a 1440p monitor, achieving 110-120 FPS is easily attainable. However, gamers may notice frame drops in intense situations.
RTX 6700XT and RTX 3070
Gaming at 4K is a challenge – frame rates fluctuate significantly between 30-50. Multiplayer enthusiasts won't settle for these numbers, so reducing the resolution is advisable. Enabling AI features of the card (FSR or DLSS) can boost frame rates to around 40-60. However, this is insufficient for high-refresh-rate screens of 120Hz or higher. In general, sacrifice image quality and resolution for a smoother experience with frame rates ranging from 60-70.
RX 6600XT and RTX 3060
In the mid-range segment, both the RTX 3060 and RX 6600XT fall short of reaching 60 FPS at 4K resolution, hovering around 40 FPS even with graphics lowered to the minimum. Activating FSR or DLSS, depending on the card model, is necessary for a smoother gameplay experience at this resolution. However, at 1440p or 1080p, feel free to push the graphics quality to Extreme and still maintain frame rates above 60 FPS.
Conclusion
So, gamers must now have an idea of which graphics card suits their needs and budget for playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Thank you for reading this article, and may you enjoy the most thrilling moments with the most epic shooter game of the year.
