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Game Settings

Call of Duty 4 has many settings you can toy around with to improve performance. Shadows, as usual, take a heavy toll on performance. The other two settings that sap performance are softened smoke edges and specular maps. These three settings are the surefire performance killers. We recommend ditching softened smoke edges to reclaim a decent amount of performance because the visual difference is rather subtle. Call of Duty 4 isn't a game like F.E.A.R. or Doom 3 where disabling shadows ruins the game, so feel free to disable the setting if you need a few more frames. Specular maps, on the other hand, really help make the game pop, and as such, we'd leave the setting enabled unless you're trying to squeeze out every last frame. You can see how specular maps affect image quality in our image comparisons on the next page.

Settings Tests

(Longer bars indicate better performance)

Resolution Tests, Maximum Quality

1024x768
88
1280x1024
77
1600x1200
64
2048x1536
46

Shadows, 1280x1024

Enabled
113
Disabled
143

Softened Smoke Edges, 1280x1024

Enabled
117
Disabled
143

Specular Map, 1280x1024

Enabled
126
Disabled
143

Recommended Changes, 1280x1024

Maximum Quality
77
Shadows/Smoke Edges Disabled
111
Shadows/Smoke Edges/Specular Map Disabled
120

System Setup: Intel Core 2 X6800, Intel 975XBX2 2GB Corsair XMS Memory (1GBx2), 750GB Seagate 7200.10 SATA Hard Disk Drive, Windows XP Professional SP2. Graphics Card: GeForce 8800 GT 512MB, Nvidia ForceWare 169.09.



447 Comments

  • Mingomya

    Posted Sep 30, 2008 12:32 pm GMT

    I want to upgrade my video card and was wondering about this card" EVGA GeForce 8500 GT Video Card - 1GB GDDR2, PCI Express, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) DVI, VGA, HDTV

    Anyone run COD4 with it? Or even just your opinion would be appreciated.

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  • hash94

    Posted Sep 29, 2008 1:35 pm GMT

    i have intel core 2 duo e 4400 , 1 gb ram and nvidia geforce 8500GT (512mb)
    with 1024x768 display.

    will it run?

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  • pium

    Posted Sep 25, 2008 3:33 pm GMT

    i have a window 95 and no graphic card... will it run?? no, iĀ“m just kidding. XD

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  • s4ms4m

    Posted Sep 13, 2008 7:10 am GMT

    I have P4 2.8 ghz,Fx5200 & 512 MB ram...Will it run?

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  • gokazz

    Posted Aug 13, 2008 1:15 am GMT

    i have a AMD semprom 2600+ 1.83 ghz single core 1.25gb ram nvidia geforce 7600gt256ram and runs for me at 45-75 fps on high textures and on 1280x1024.im not joking
    @happygilomre14
    you will be able to max evrything
    @ramziaj
    read about gilmore

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  • ramziaj

    Posted Aug 12, 2008 12:15 am GMT

    My Pc is :

    -Win Xp -AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3000 + -1gb Of RAM
    -Radeon X1650 XT 256MB

    able to run it ?
    thx

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  • thug_angel123

    Posted Aug 7, 2008 8:08 am GMT

    this guide was a total time waste...

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  • vishawn

    Posted Aug 3, 2008 2:58 pm GMT

    How would a Radeon HD 4850 on a regular PCI Express slot run this game?

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  • sahanbull

    Posted Jul 30, 2008 3:30 am GMT

    well what about the directX spec in win XP test....... 10 most probably,,

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  • patriotsrule47

    Posted Jul 22, 2008 6:30 pm GMT

    How do you check how many watts your computer power supply has.

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  • happygilmore14

    Posted Jul 22, 2008 3:39 pm GMT

    Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs) Memory: 2046MB RAM
    Card name: NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500
    tis is wat i have runnig but the game is pretty dark any help?

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  • happygilmore14

    Posted Jul 22, 2008 3:30 pm GMT

    im looking for help.im wondering is a NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 any good in what way does it compare to the above cards?

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  • OMGitsZAL

    Posted Jul 9, 2008 1:36 pm GMT

    I expected commands that take away FPS but are not necessary to be turned on. This was a let down. :/ Seriously though, all they have told us is better cards and lower settings make the FPS faster! Which any PC Gamer should know...

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  • proplaya07

    Posted Jul 9, 2008 6:04 am GMT

    No

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  • nltacderas

    Posted Jul 6, 2008 8:11 am GMT

    i have a windows 95..can it run on mine?

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  • gargarensi

    Posted Jul 3, 2008 5:06 pm GMT

    I'm pretty confident that my rig can run this smoothly

    - Corsair 4 GB DDR2 RAM - XFX Geforce 8600 GT 256 MB XXX
    - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600@2.4 ghz
    - 320 GB SATA HD

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  • anamnawshad

    Posted Jun 30, 2008 8:43 am GMT

    My PC is
    P4 3.0Ghz HT
    XFX GeForce 8600GT 512MB
    1GB DDR1 RAM

    CoD-4 runs smooth with some minor slowdown when large battles take place. I'll disable 'Soften Smoke edges' and 'Shadows' to see if it runs better....

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  • division_9

    Posted Jun 22, 2008 2:00 am GMT

    Thank you gamespot for once again telling us lowering graphical settings improves ingame performance and because of that I'm going to read a gamespot performance guide everytime I buy a new game. Isn't that great!.

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  • snake15545

    Posted Jun 21, 2008 4:19 pm GMT

    @ thenephariouson , umm this is a guide for the computer dip_sh1t

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  • prenandrew301

    Posted Jun 15, 2008 11:29 pm GMT

    just get it on a console

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  • Jose_yero

    Posted Jun 14, 2008 5:13 am GMT

    thanks gamespot like ur help ceep it up

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  • thenephariouson posted Jun 11, 2008 11:19 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    thenephariouson

    Posted Jun 11, 2008 11:19 am GMT (hide)

    Runs perfectly on my 360 in full HD : )

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  • Armandm3

    Posted Jun 7, 2008 10:05 am GMT

    I need to change my Graphic card to play the game that very annoying... I have an onboard one and is **** a lot. Need an Geforce 8 series but cost a lot in my Country...

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  • 91987

    Posted Jun 4, 2008 11:59 pm GMT

    to mihailov1
    yeah and to say the truth thats pretty much my laptop right there except mine has 2gb ram instead of 3 i also got vista which solws most hings down.... alot
    i can run it idk how high though bc im more of a frame enthusiast on my laptop..... and usually im also runna virus scan or 2..... stupid trojans

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  • mihailov1

    Posted Jun 4, 2008 8:10 am GMT

    any chance a pc with AMD athlon 64x2 Dual core 5600+, 3072mb of memory, and nvidia geforce 6150 se be able to run COD 4?

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  • 91987

    Posted Jun 4, 2008 12:25 am GMT

    man im building a computer right now and im glad to know that i can play COD4 on high or even max if i want... whew thats a relief well heres whats in this rig

    Mother board Intel DX38BT
    Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 Processor 2.66ghz
    Processor cooler Masscool Socket 775 CPU Cooling Fan
    RAM memory Ultra 2048MB Dual Channel PC6400 DDR2 800MHz Memory (2 x 1024MB) 4 GB Total
    Graphics card x2 Two (2) ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro PCIe 2 x 256MB
    Hard drive x2 Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB
    Hard drive cooler x2 Thermaltake A2476 TMG HD1 3.5" hard drive cooler
    Sound card Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE
    Case Apevia Black/Black X-Plorer ATX Mid-Tower Case Power supply PowerUp GEN-6803 800-Watt Power Supply

    and yeah this is lookin really good as of now but i know that it wont be all that great in around 6 months- but im happy right now!!

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  • stinger2404

    Posted May 31, 2008 2:54 pm GMT

    i got a dell inspiron 9300 with A centrino 1.73ghz ,1gb ddr2 and a 64mb ati mobility x300 and i can run COD4 on 640x480 at 29fps

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  • pukmok

    Posted May 29, 2008 5:33 pm GMT

    PC specs
    2.4 dual core
    X1950Pro 256MB
    2GB RAM
    550 Watt PSU
    Max settings 1280x1024 2AA

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  • kuwakcai

    Posted May 21, 2008 10:14 am GMT

    My PC Specs:

    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 32bit
    Intel Core 2 Due E8400 3.00ghz
    4GB Corsair XMS2 800 (XP Home 32bit only Supports 3.50gb Ram) Asus Nvidia GeForce 8800GT 512MB 500GB HD
    Cooler Master 550 Watt PowerSupply High Settings
    Perfect, no Problem at all and very satisfied

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  • nickkcin10 posted May 19, 2008 5:24 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    nickkcin10

    Posted May 19, 2008 5:24 am GMT (hide)

    i play in full 1080p HD *cough* on the ps3 *cough* *cough*

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  • Freddiegree0

    Posted May 14, 2008 9:48 am GMT

    My current specs:

    WinXP
    Pentium 4 3.00GHZ with HT
    1GB DDR2
    8600GT 256MB DDR3

    Heck, if Bioshock managed to run at 15+ FPS on my previous 6200SE card, then I dont see why COD4 shouldnt run on atleast medium settings

    EDIT: I would be able to run the game on medium..........right? :confused:

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  • alnamesareinuse

    Posted Apr 26, 2008 4:25 am GMT

    i got a old system a 3.0ghz cpu 256mb 9600 radeon atlantis card and only 512mb but i play 1280-1024 multiplayer and i dont have any lag but SP i run it 1024-786 with a little lag spike now and then

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  • halo1lover

    Posted Apr 18, 2008 4:45 pm GMT

    my friend has cod4 i wish i could get it. it is a awesome game.

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  • shannon87

    Posted Apr 10, 2008 8:17 am GMT

    i play at 1024*768, 2*aa,shadows disabled
    512mb 8600gt, 2gb ram, xp
    i get an awesome framerate
    and even at these settings the game looks fantastic
    bravo

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  • Mister__

    Posted Apr 8, 2008 8:58 pm GMT

    I simply crashed my computer when I tried to play that game in the maximum quality

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  • STERE_Mihai posted Apr 8, 2008 7:45 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    STERE_Mihai

    Posted Apr 8, 2008 7:45 am GMT (hide)

    I played this game after playing Crysis and I think it looks awful

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  • Duston15

    Posted Apr 7, 2008 11:01 pm GMT

    I am running and older system. (2.8 ghz p4 w/ HT , 768 mb RAM (PC 2700), AGP 4x running 256 mb ATI 9600 pro, XP pro SP2, 20 gb WD 7200 rpm & 300 gb WD harddrives.) and i can run the demo 600 x 480 with settings low or off and get solid 20-30 fps

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  • budiy33

    Posted Mar 26, 2008 9:34 pm GMT

    I run perfectly on my hd 2600pro
    but I have a plan to change it with Ge force 9600 gt or Hd 3870
    Any suggestion

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  • LOLUISOWNT

    Posted Mar 26, 2008 6:54 pm GMT

    I got an 8400 GS budget card and my computer can run this game almost perfectly.

    -3.20 GHz Intel Celeron D CPU
    -2x512 DDR2 RAM

    The best part is the 8400 GS was 37 dollars, an AMAZING upgrade from the ghey integrated ATI Xpress Radeon 200 that came with the computer.

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  • blackjack54

    Posted Mar 26, 2008 7:35 am GMT

    My stupid computer dosen't run any games.

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  • rudeboy4000

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 3:18 am GMT

    i doubt if i should buy this game because of its system requirements...can i run this game at full settings?

    My machine:
    3.06ghz pentium 4(2 cpu's)
    2GB ddr2 ram
    GeForce 7300gt 512mb DDR2
    what do u think guys???
    damn,cant buy a better video card...only 7300gt is the fastest available nvidia video card here in this damn place...buying online is too expensive....!!!!!

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  • mtkinsac2

    Posted Mar 20, 2008 1:44 pm GMT

    wow, 20 frames per second at maximum on an x1300! Thought I would get a 2 fps second or something. That bar DOES represent fps right?

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  • necrolok

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 7:43 am GMT

    My machine runs it ok, w/ aax2 and resolution at 1024x768.

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  • zac32

    Posted Mar 11, 2008 10:02 pm GMT

    I Run This Game On My Machine:

    Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32-Bit
    AMD Athlon64 X2 6000+ Dual Core Processor 3.0Ghz
    2GB Corsair XMS2 800
    XFX GeForce 8800GT 512MB DDR3 Extreme (i used one card only)
    Asus M2N32-SLI Vista Edition n-force 590i (Asus Accelerated Propeller is used)
    420GB HD
    ZALMAN 600 Watt PowerSupply (Heat Pipe Cooled)

    Im using All High Settings in this game including AA.
    What can I say is, like im playing the old game. It's just fine, no Graphical Problems.

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  • xxmicahxx

    Posted Mar 9, 2008 8:03 pm GMT

    E6750 2.66ghz Duo Core
    2GB DDR2 800 RAM
    7900 GT KO 160GB HD
    EvGa 650i Mobo

    I run this game on all high settings.
    only thing is you have to set the resolution low.
    I prefer low res on shooters anyways, quicker shooting .
    800x600 w/ solid 30 FPS with my system, all maxed settings.
    Runs smooth.

    For 1280x1024 all max settings 8600/8800gt is a must.

    lower the res and turn off AA if you have low framerates, always.

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  • destroyteachers

    Posted Feb 27, 2008 4:30 am GMT

    what should i do because when i was trying the demo it said "your video card does not support seperate alpha blend glow will be disabled". when I click "ok", it just exits.

    tnx...advance...

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  • andremafia

    Posted Feb 25, 2008 12:08 pm GMT

    thanks

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  • FATBACON

    Posted Feb 24, 2008 8:57 am GMT

    was wondering, im setting up a new rig and its going to be HIS radeon 3870 GDDR4, intel q6600 2.4, 2 gigs g.skill ram, and ABIT mother board.

    will COD run great on high settings?

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  • rgrgfdhtfytfgy

    Posted Feb 23, 2008 8:30 am GMT

    intel is better than amd

    its not 1970 its 2008

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