Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 will run on a GPU with only 3GB of VRAM

Q: Which CPUs does Activision list as minimum and recommended for the PC Beta?

Activision lists the minimum CPUs as an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-8400. The recommended CPUs are an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700.

Q: Is an SSD required to install and run the Modern Warfare 4 Beta?

Yes. The article's PC specifications table lists "SSD required" for Storage Space under both Minimum and Recommended, indicating an SSD is required to install and run the Modern Warfare 4 Beta.

Q: Do I need to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to run the Modern Warfare 4 Beta, and why?

Yes. The article states you will need TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled on PC to run the Modern Warfare 4 Beta because the game’s RICOCHET Anti-Cheat tools require those security features. The requirement is listed alongside needing the latest graphics drivers and an SSD.

Q: What RAM and operating system versions are required for the Beta?

Minimum requirements: 12 GB RAM and Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update). Recommended: 16 GB RAM and Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update).

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta kicks off this weekend, with Activision recommending at least a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or Radeon RX 6700 XT to play.

Kosta Andreadis

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Published Aug 20, 2026 3:04 AM CDT

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TL;DR: The Modern Warfare 4 Beta runs across two weekends (Aug 21-25 early access; Aug 28-Sep 1 open), includes single-player and multiplayer, and lists minimum PC specs like GTX 1060/RX 470/Arc A580 with 3GB VRAM and recommended RTX 3060 Ti/RX 6700 XT/Arc B580, plus TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, SSD, and latest drivers.

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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta is set to take place over the next two weekends, which will include a taste of the single-player campaign in addition to the series' standard multiplayer modes. The first weekend, August 21 - August 25, 2026, is the Early Access period for those who pre-ordered the game on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X|S. The second weekend, August 28 - September 1, 2026, will be open and free to all players to jump in, even those on Nintendo Switch 2.

And with that Activision has released the Minimum and Recommended PC specifications for the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, which haven't changed all that much since last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 misfire. Call of Duty has always been a series built to run on a wide range of hardware, and GPU-wise the Minimum spec for the Modern Warfare 4 Beta calls for a GeForce GTX 1060, Radeon RX 470, or Intel Arc A580.

It's impressive that the game still caters for aging hardware, with Activision noting that the game will run on a GPU with only 3GB of VRAM. Of course, for a smooth 60 FPS with console-like visuals you'd want to make sure your rig meets the Recommended spec, which asks for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Radeon RX 6700 XT, or Intel Arc B580 on the GPU side. It's also pretty modest on the CPU-side, so here's a look at the full Minimum and Recommended PC specifications.

PC Specs	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)	Windows 11 (latest update)
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or Intel Core i5-8400	AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700
RAM	12 GB	16 GB
Video Card - AMD	AMD Radeon RX 470	AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Video Card - NVIDIA	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Video Card - Intel	Intel Arc A580	Intel Arc B580
Video Memory (VRAM)	3 GB	8 GB
Storage Space	SSD required	SSD required
Network	Broadband Internet connection	Broadband Internet connection
Sound Card	DirectX Compatible	DirectX Compatible

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In addition to the hardware you'll need you'll also need a PC with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled due to the game's RICOCHET Anti-Cheat tools as well as the latest graphics drivers from NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel. Also, ahead of the Beta kicking off, Activision will also be holding a special Call of Duty: NEXT livestream at 9:00 AM PT on Friday, August 21, that will include insights, gameplay, and more.