Performance Testing: Initial Results
With the release of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, the first data has emerged on how the game runs on modern gaming PCs. Analysis shows that the project does not have excessive hardware demands and can run on most current systems. In particular, a GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card with 12 GB of memory delivers an average frame rate of around 52 FPS at maximum settings in 1080p resolution, which is close to the recommended level for comfortable gameplay. However, the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti produced a less expected result—58 FPS—which may be related to driver specifics or Turing architecture optimization.
Optimal Graphics Cards and Processors for 60 FPS
To achieve a stable 60 frames per second at maximum graphics quality in Full HD, you’ll need a graphics card like the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti with 16 GB of memory or the Radeon RX 6700 XT. These models can maintain minimum FPS at 60 or higher, provided you use a sufficiently powerful processor. If you plan to play at 1440p, you’ll need at least a Radeon RX 9060 XT or GeForce RTX 4070. For 4K and maximum settings, a Radeon RX 7900 XTX or GeForce RTX 5080 is required.
Tests also found that the game is more dependent on a processor’s instructions per clock (IPC) performance rather than the number of cores. For example, the quad-core Core i3-12100 with eight threads delivers better results than the twelve-core Ryzen 9 3900X. For high-end graphics cards, it’s recommended to use at least an Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, while mid-range systems can use the Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11600K.
Recommended Configuration for Maximum Quality in 1080p
In summary, the optimal setup for a smooth Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 experience at 1080p resolution and maximum settings includes a Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11600K processor, at least 16 GB of RAM, and a graphics card such as the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB or Radeon RX 6700 XT. This configuration delivers stable 60 FPS and high image quality without drops in performance.
