Call of Duty players planning to jump into the Modern Warfare 4 Beta on PC may want to check their system settings before downloading the game. Activision has published the official PC requirements for the beta, and while many gaming PCs should meet the minimum hardware specifications, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are mandatory for access.
The new requirements also show a wide range of hardware targets, from older GTX 900-series and Radeon RX 400-series graphics cards at the minimum level to the GeForce RTX 4080 Super and Radeon RX 7900 XTX for players targeting Ultra 4K settings. Activision is also introducing a shader preloading system that could reduce some of the waiting associated with launching recent Call of Duty titles.
Here is a quick look at the key PC requirements and features:
| Category | Minimum | Recommended | High Performance | Ultra 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | High-end modern CPU recommended |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060AMD Radeon RX 470/Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / RTX 2070 Super AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Intel Arc B580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | Higher-capacity memory recommended | Higher-capacity memory recommended |
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| TPM 2.0 | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Secure Boot | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Anti-Cheat | RICOCHET Anti-Cheat | RICOCHET Anti-Cheat | RICOCHET Anti-Cheat | RICOCHET Anti-Cheat |
| Target | Basic gameplay | Recommended gaming experience | Higher frame rates and settings | Ultra settings at 4K resolution |
The minimum CPU requirement starts with Intel’s Core i5-6600K or AMD’s Ryzen 5 1400, while the graphics card list includes the GeForce GTX 970, GTX 1060, Radeon RX 470, and Intel Arc A580. Players will need at least 8GB of RAM and a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Moving up to the recommended specifications, Activision lists the Intel Core i7-6700K and AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, paired with GPUs such as NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060 or RTX 2070 Super, AMD’s Radeon RX 6600 XT, and Intel’s Arc B580. The recommended memory requirement increases to 12GB.
For players chasing higher frame rates and more demanding graphics settings, the hardware requirements continue to climb. Activision lists the Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 7 2700X among the higher-tier CPU options, while GPUs such as the RTX 3070 Ti and Radeon RX 7700 XT are aimed at more demanding performance targets. At the top end, the RTX 4080 Super and Radeon RX 7900 XTX are listed for Ultra 4K gameplay.
However, the graphics card requirements may not be the only thing some PC players need to worry about. Activision requires both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled as part of its RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system. Players using custom BIOS settings, older motherboard configurations, or systems where these features are disabled may need to make changes before attempting to access the beta.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Shader Preloading | Allows shader data to be prepared before gameplay to reduce waiting during the first launch. |
| Battle.net Support | Shader preloading is available as part of the beta installation process. |
| Steam Support | Steam users may still complete shader compilation when launching the game for the first time. |
| TPM 2.0 Requirement | Must be enabled to access the Modern Warfare 4 Beta on PC. |
| Secure Boot Requirement | Must be enabled alongside TPM 2.0 for RICOCHET Anti-Cheat. |
| Graphics Hardware Support | Requirements range from GTX 970-class GPUs to RTX 4080 Super and Radeon RX 7900 XTX hardware. |
| Operating System Support | Requires a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or Windows 11. |
Activision is also changing how shader compilation is handled. The Modern Warfare 4 Beta introduces shader preloading, allowing some shader data to be prepared ahead of launch. Battle.net players will have access to this feature as part of the beta installation process, while Steam users will still complete shader compilation during the first launch.
The Modern Warfare 4 Beta is split into multiple access periods, starting with Early Access for eligible players before expanding to an Open Beta. The full game is currently scheduled to launch later this year.
For PC gamers, the published requirements suggest that Modern Warfare 4 will remain accessible on several generations of hardware, but enabling TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot could be just as important as having the right CPU and GPU. Players preparing for the beta should check their BIOS settings, update their graphics drivers, and make sure their PC meets the required configuration before the servers open.
