Best Gaming PC for Call of Duty (Budget, Mid, & High-End)

If you know anything about first-person shooters, you probably heard about Call of Duty, one of the most popular FPS games. If you want a new PC to play Call of Duty, you're at the right place. 

Understanding the latest requirements for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 means having a system with at least four cores, like an AMD Ryzen 3 4100 or an Intel i3-12100F paired with a GPU that has at least 4GB of VRAM like a GTX 1650. Rounding out the system’s configuration, your gaming PC should have at least 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage to hold Modern Warfare 3 and other games and files. 

Here's the complete guide on the best gaming PC for Call of Duty for every budget. 

Budget Gaming PC for Call of Duty

If you are on a budget, you should get a PC that meets the minimum system requirements for the latest COD game, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3. The minimum system requirements for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 are:

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1400
• GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon™ RX 470
• RAM: 8 GB RAM
• Storage: SSD with 149 GB Available Space 

However, it's better to get a PC that's slightly above the minimum system requirements if you're looking for a playable experience. Check out the Apex Bronze, which can deliver more than 60FPS in Call of Duty while being a budget-friendly option.

Mid-Range Gaming PC for Call of Duty

While playing a competitive game like Call of Duty, getting just over 60 FPS is not enough since you still get some input lag, preventing you from reaching your maximum potential. To avoid that, your PC should at least meet the recommended system requirements, which are as follows:

• CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600X
• GPU: NVIDIA® RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600XT
• RAM: 16 GB RAM
• Storage: SSD with 149 GB Available Space

If you're looking for a mid-range gaming PC that delivers enough FPS while playing Call of Duty to not affect your in-game performance, check out the Apex Gold. It exceeds the recommended system requirements for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 and has enough performance to give you above 100 FPS on low to medium settings, resulting in the most optimal gaming experience. 

High-End Gaming PC for Call of Duty

While you can get a great gaming experience with a mid-range gaming PC like the Apex Gold, you'll have to lower the settings. In other words, you'll get the framerate but have to compromise on the visual quality. Consider getting a high-end gaming PC to play Call of Duty on maxed-out settings while getting a framerate over 100 FPS. 

Check out the Apex Alpha, a high-end gaming PC that doesn't just look good but also has enough horsepower to deliver over 100 frames at max settings in Call of Duty or any other title you throw at it.

Luxury Gaming PC for Call of Duty

Until now, we were talking about playing Call of Duty only on 1080p. However, if you want the best visual experience that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 offers, you'll have to bump up the resolution to around 1440p or 4k. That's precisely what many gamers are looking for, and they don't mind spending whatever it costs to get the best gaming experience.

If you're that type of gamer and don't have a particular budget that you have to stay under, you can check out the Apex Xtreme, a beast of a PC capable of pushing out over 150 frames at 1440p and over 120 at 4k in Call of Duty. If you prefer a gaming PC with components from AMD, check out the Apex Kryptonite.

What to Look for in a COD Gaming PC

There are several factors you should keep in mind while looking for a gaming computer for COD. If you only want a playable experience, look for a PC that exceeds the minimum system requirements for Call of Duty. If you want a competitive gaming experience, you'll need a mid-range PC that meets or exceeds the recommended system requirements. But if you want a 4k gaming experience, look for a PC with an RTX 4080 and a 13th or 14th-gen i7.  

PC Requirements for Call of Duty: Warzone

To help you better understand what sort of PC you should get to be able to play Call of Duty: Warzone, here are the PC requirements for the game explained, including the GPU, CPU, RAM, and Storage.

Graphics Card (GPU)

To run Call of Duty Warzone you'll need a GTX 960 or an AMD RX 470. But you’ll need more than that to give you an ideal playable experience. You'll need to go for the recommended system requirements, which suggest you have at least a GTX 1060 or an AMD RX 580 for a playable experience. We recommend getting an RTX 4060 or an RX 7600 for an optimal gaming experience. 

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The minimum and the recommended system requirements suggest getting an i3-6100, an AMD Ryzen 3 1200, an i5 6600K, or an AMD Ryzen 5 1400. However, that's not something that can get you a playable experience. Aim for at least an i3 14100 or an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G.

Memory (RAM)

Just like the CPU requirements, the minimum and recommended system requirements for Call of Duty suggest 8GB or 12GB of RAM. However, even if the framerate is high, that would create a stuttery gameplay. We recommend getting at least 16 GB of RAM. You should use 32GB of RAM for the best results and competitive gameplay. 

Storage

If you only plan to play Call of Duty Warzone, you'll need 125 GB of free storage space. As for whether you should get an HDD or an SSD, the price difference between the two isn't that high, at least for the 1TB options. Therefore, we recommend going for an SSD or an NVMe, which would prevent you from waiting a long time before entering a match. 

Summary of the Best Gaming PCs for Call of Duty

If you're looking for a prebuilt gaming PC to play the latest Call of Duty on, there are multiple options depending on your budget. If you're on a budget, you can get a decent COD experience at low settings and 1080p resolution. Bumping up to mid-range, you can get over a hundred FPS on low to medium settings. However, if you want nothing but the best, you can choose a luxury PC that delivers over 120 FPS on 4k resolution. 

At Apex Gaming PCs, we value both entry and high-end systems with the latest generation of hardware for solid performance and better overall gameplay. Whatever your Call of Duty needs are, we hope to be of service at Apex!

Written By Dani K
Edited By Will Wilson

Header Photo Credit: Activision