Despite this universal truth, MW2 can be a toughie on older PC hardware: even graphics cards listed among the recommended system requestions need quality cuts to get a stable 60fps at 1080p. In this guide I'll be showing you how various GPUs perform and where, precisely, the make those cuts if needed.
Taking a look at the min reqs you will require a Radeon HD 7950 graphics card with a Core i3-4340 3.6GHz or FX-6300 processor to reach the minimum Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2024) specs, run on low graphics setting and 720p. Recommended needs around a 4 year old PC to run.
Based on all the performance metrics I've seen and various different benchmark videos on Youtube, it looks like MW2 is a severely GPU limited game. My CPU render time is only 3ms at 3440x1440p with a Ryzen 5600x.
Fine-tune over 500 individual settings on the PC version of Modern Warfare II, from keybindings and the ability to play on a controller, to graphics, audio, and interface sliders and toggles. Also, play at any angle, whether that be on an ultrawide monitor or on multiple displays.