2015 · Action, Adventure
Call of Duty: Black Ops III System Requirements
Also known as Black Ops 3, BO3
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System requirements
| Specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB |
| Memory | 6 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB |
| DirectX | 11 |
Requirements taken from the Steam store page on 2026-09-07.Activision only publishes minimum requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops III.
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Common questions
What are the Black Ops 3 system requirements?
Black Ops 3 is the short name players use for Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Minimum: Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB and 6 GB of RAM. The full minimum and recommended specs are on this page.
What are the minimum requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz or equivalent, NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB, 6 GB of RAM and 100 GB of free space on Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit.
How do I check whether my PC can run Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Use the check on this page. It reads your graphics card, CPU threads and memory from the browser and shows the preset, resolution and expected frame rate — no download and no sign-up.
What frame rate should I aim for in Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
60 fps at your monitor's native resolution. Lower the preset first — running below native resolution is more noticeable than reduced shadows.