Can I Run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Detecting your hardware...
Verdict · your PC vs Call of Duty®: Black Ops
Measuring your PC against this game…
Grade = your score ÷ recommended · S ≥ 2.0× · A ≥ 1.3× · B ≥ 1.0× · C ≥ 0.75× · D ≥ 0.5× · F below
Upgrade to run this game
Your hardware doesn't meet the requirements. Here are upgrades that would let you play:
As an Amazon Associate, CanIRun.gg earns from qualifying purchases. These links support the site at no extra cost to you.
System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended | Your PC |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better | — | Detecting... |
| CPU | Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better | — | Detecting... |
| RAM | 2 GB | — | Detecting... |
| Storage | 12 GB | — | — |
| DirectX | — | — | — |
More on Call of Duty®: Black Ops
About
The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run Call of Duty®: Black Ops on my PC?
To run Call of Duty®: Black Ops you need at least a GeForce 8600 GT, plus 2 GB of RAM. Use CanIRun.gg to check your PC instantly for free.
What are the minimum requirements for Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops minimum requirements: GPU: Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600GT / ATI Radeon® X1950Pro or better, CPU: Intel® Core™2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 or better, RAM: 2 GB, Storage: 12 GB.
What are the recommended specs for Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops recommended specs: GPU: Not specified, CPU: Not specified, RAM: —, Storage: —.
How many GB is Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops requires at least 12 GB of free storage for installation. Make sure you have some extra headroom for patches and save files.
Can a GTX 1650 run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Yes — a GTX 1650 comfortably meets the minimum and even approaches the recommended GPU tier for Call of Duty®: Black Ops. Expect solid 1080p performance at medium settings.
Is Call of Duty®: Black Ops CPU or GPU intensive?
Call of Duty®: Black Ops is relatively CPU intensive compared to its GPU needs. Single-thread CPU performance and clock speed matter more than raw GPU power — make sure your processor meets the recommended spec.
Can Steam Deck run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
Yes, Call of Duty®: Black Ops is marked as Playable on Steam Deck. It runs on the device but may require some manual adjustments, such as configuring the on-screen keyboard or tweaking graphics settings.
How many players can run Call of Duty®: Black Ops?
According to the Steam Hardware Survey for September 2026, 99% of Steam players have a graphics card that meets the minimum GPU for Call of Duty®: Black Ops. We match every card in the survey against our GPU benchmark scores; the ones we identify add up to 82.6% of the survey, and the math runs on that part. It only measures the graphics card, not the CPU or RAM.
