Official specs from Steam
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| OS * | Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista (Windows 95/98/ME/2000 are unsupported) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3200+ processor or better supported |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better |
| DirectX® | Microsoft DirectX(R) 9.0c |
| Hard Drive | 12GB of free hard drive space |
| Sound | 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card |
| Internet | Broadband connection and service required for Multiplayer Connectivity. Internet Connection required for activation. |
| Co-op/Multiplayer Hosting | To host Co-op or MP matches, a 2Ghz dual-core or better processor is recommended. |
macOS minimum
| Operating System | 10.12 (Sierra) |
|---|---|
| CPU Processor | Intel i3 (Dual-Core) |
| CPU Speed | 2.2GHz |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Hard Disk Space | 13 GB |
| Video Card (ATI) | Radeon HD 4850 |
| Video Card (NVidia) | Geforce 640M |
| Video Card (Intel) | Iris |
| Video Memory (VRam) | 512 MB |
| Peripherals | Macintosh mouse and keyboard |
| IMPORTANT NOTICE | Currently, MW2 for Mac may not be accessible to users in Russia, Poland, and Japan |
| NOTICE | The following video chipsets are unsupported for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2: • ATI RADEON HD 2000 Series • ATI RADEON HD 6490M, 6630M, 3870 • NVIDIA 9000 Series • NVIDIA 320M, 330M • Intel HD 3000, 4000, 5000 |
| NOTICE | This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive) |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
Minimum: 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6600GT or better or ATI Radeon 1600XT or better.
How much RAM does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 need?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 needs 1 GB RAM at minimum.
How big is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 requires 12GB of free hard drive space.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).