Can I run Call of Duty: Black Ops?

Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) is an action game and a very light game for a PC. It even runs on integrated graphics, so most laptops and office PCs can play it.

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Picture: Steam store, © Call of Duty: Black Ops publisher

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Call of Duty: Black Ops system requirements

	Minimum
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 or better
Memory	2GB
Graphics	Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT / ATI Radeon X1950Pro or better
Storage	12GB*

The game's Steam page lists only the minimum requirements.

Source: the official Call of Duty: Black Ops Steam page, checked October 2026.

Which PC runs Call of Duty: Black Ops?

To play it you need at least integrated graphics (Intel UHD / Iris Xe) or any graphics card, an Intel Core i3-6100 class processor and 2 GB of RAM.

Graphics card: minimum

Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated)
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Processor: minimum

Intel Core i3-6100
AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i5-4460

How common PCs do: GTX 1650 + Core i5-8400 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; RTX 3060 + Ryzen 5 5600 + 16 GB: 100%, high settings; Laptop with integrated graphics + 8 GB: 100%, high settings.

Parts with the same speed (and newer, faster ones) work too. Laptop versions of a graphics card are usually a little slower.

PC builds for Call of Duty: Black Ops

Parts from our product guides: the lowest of each that reaches the game's recommended specs. Prices change every day, so Amazon shows today's price.

Recommended build

Plays Call of Duty: Black Ops on high settings (the recommended specs)

Graphics cardIntel Arc B580
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ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 5500F
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Memory (8 GB+, DDR4)G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4-3200
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Call of Duty: Black Ops: questions

What are the minimum system requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops?

Minimum: processor Intel Core2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom X3 8750 or better; 2GB; graphics Shader 3.0 or better 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT / ATI Radeon X1950Pro or better; 12GB*.

What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty: Black Ops?

At least a Intel UHD / Iris Xe (integrated), GeForce GT 1030, GeForce GTX 750 Ti or a card of the same speed for the minimum settings.

Can a GTX 1650 run Call of Duty: Black Ops?

Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum graphics and the recommended graphics too. A whole PC with a GTX 1650, a Core i5-8400 and 16 GB of RAM gets 100% in our checker (high settings).

Can Call of Duty: Black Ops run without a graphics card (integrated graphics)?

Yes. The minimum graphics are integrated graphics level, so a laptop or PC without a graphics card can run it, usually on low to medium settings.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough for Call of Duty: Black Ops?

Yes. 8 GB meets the minimum memory for Call of Duty: Black Ops.

How much storage does Call of Duty: Black Ops need?

Call of Duty: Black Ops needs 12GB* of free space.

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