- Activision has released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.
- A review indicates that the game runs on integrated GPUs at Full HD with the standard upscaler, although sometimes only at the lowest detail settings.
- The RTX 5090 can be pushed to its limits, especially with Ray Tracing, which significantly enhances visuals but comes with a substantial performance hit.
- The integrated 890M can handle Full HD at the Extreme preset, though frame rates occasionally drop below 30 fps and latency climbs above 50 ms.
- With FSR, MW4 is just about playable on the integrated 890M, with average frame rates still above 30 fps, but there is no performance headroom for demanding scenes and latency increases significantly.
- At the lowest settings, a standard upscaler cuts the rendering resolution in half, which should also benefit handheld gaming devices.
- From the Balanced preset onward, the game renders at native Full HD, where the Intel GPU reaches its limits and even XeSS cannot help.
- The RTX 4050 has very few problems at the Extreme preset, though the VRAM indicator exceeds the safe zone, yet the benchmark still runs at an average of 65 fps.
- For smooth gameplay at QHD with maximum detail settings, a modest dedicated GPU like the RTX 4050 is recommended, especially with DLSS enabled.
- While the game can be surprisingly undemanding, it also offers options to push even the most powerful GPUs to their limits, especially with Ray Tracing, which brings a substantial performance hit but improves visuals.
Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been released with hardware requirements that are surprisingly low, allowing it to run on integrated graphics while still delivering a high-quality gaming experience.1
Players can enjoy the game at Full HD resolution even on integrated GPUs like the 890M, although performance may drop below 30 fps in demanding scenes.25679
The game is designed to be accessible, with the standard upscaler enabling play on lower-end systems, yet it also offers enough graphical fidelity to challenge high-end GPUs.
For those using dedicated graphics cards, the RTX 4050 performs admirably, achieving an average of 65 fps at the Extreme preset, despite exceeding the safe VRAM limit.101112
However, the true test comes with ray tracing enabled, which significantly impacts performance but enhances visual quality.34131415
As noted, “Ray Tracing is particularly demanding in this regard. Enabling it comes with a substantial performance hit, but rewards players with an even more impressive visual experience.”
Overall, Modern Warfare 4 balances accessibility with high-end performance, making it a versatile addition to the franchise.
“Even the integrated 890M can run the game at Full HD with the Extreme preset, though frame rates dip below 30 fps. For smooth QHD play, a modest RTX 4050 is recommended, especially with DLSS enabled.”
