PC system requirements needed to run Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War (COD Cold War)! Know the official minimum and recommended specs, RTX, and download size to test if you can run on PC!!!
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Minimum & Recommended Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit (1803 or later) | Windows® 10 64-bit (latest Service Pack) |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 | Intel® Core™ i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen™ R5 1600X Processor |
| GPU | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7950 - DirectX 12.0 compatible system | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon™ R9 390 / AMD Radeon™ RX 580 - DirectX 12.0 compatible system |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| HDD | MP only 50GB, 175 GB full game | 175GB |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Sound Card | Requires DirectX 12 compatible system | Requires DirectX 12 compatible system |
PC Requirements For Ray Tracing & Competitive
| Ray Tracing | Competitive | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) | Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) |
| CPU | Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X | Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / RTX 3070 or Radeon RX Vega64 Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| HDD | 175GB | 175GB |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Sound Card | DirectX Compatible | DirectX Compatible |
Source: Activision Support!!!
Same Game Engine Used
Call of Duty: Cold War Black Ops will use the same game engine as Modern Warfare thus having similar spec requirements as the previous game. However, it might require higher baseline hardware.
Battle.net Application Is Required
In order to launch the game, installing Battle.net is needed. The application can be downloaded here.
File Size Is Around 100~200GB
According to Microsoft Store the file size of the game would be around 100~200GB. Make sure to clear out files and prepare space needed.
Game Files Can Be Pre-Downloaded
Preordering the game allows the player to download the game before the actual release. Download the game earlier so you can enjoy it on the same day the game's released.
Check Out More Details About The Install Size Here!Update Your Drivers
For faster and more efficient run of the game, make sure to update and download the latest driver for your PC.
Black Ops Cold War Ultra RTX PC System Requirements
Ultra RTX Specification
If you want to run the game at a High FPS in 4K Resolution with Ray Tracing, you need to have the hardware listed below.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit (latest service pack) |
| CPU | Intel i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 3700X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX 3080 |
| RAM | 16GB RAM |
| HDD | 250 GB |
| Network | Broadband Internet Connection |
| Sound Card | DirectX Compatible |
Source: Activision Support!!!
What Is Ray Tracing?
Ray Tracing is a technique currently exclusive to Nvidia graphics cards that simulate real-world reflections and behavior of light. This makes objects inside the game appear more realistic.
Some RTX-Compatible Cards:
| RTX 3090 | RTX 3080 |
| RTX 3070 | RTX 2080 Ti |
| RTX 2080 | RTX 2080 Super |
| RTX 2070 | RTX 2070 Super |
| RTX 2060 | RTX 2060 Super |
| RTX 2060 Ti | Titan RTX |
Can Be Enabled And Disabled
RTX can be on or off by changing the in-game settings. In previous series, turning RTX on will make the graphics more detailed but causes a performance dip.
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