Official specs from Steam
Call of Duty: Black Ops III system requirements
Minimum and recommended PC specs as listed by the developer on Steam. Native macOS version available.
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom™ II X4 810 @ 2.60 GHz |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 100 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX Compatible |
macOS minimum
| OS | 10.13.6 (High Sierra) or later |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5 (4 Cores) @ 2.3 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | ATI® Radeon™ M295X @ 2GB |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 150 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | NVIDIA and Intel GPUs are not officially supported hardware. |
FAQ
What graphics card do I need for Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Minimum: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 470 @ 1GB / ATI® Radeon™ HD 6970 @ 1GB.
How much RAM does Call of Duty: Black Ops III need?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III needs 6 GB RAM at minimum.
How big is Call of Duty: Black Ops III?
Call of Duty: Black Ops III requires 100 GB available space.
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops III run on Mac or Steam Deck/Linux?
Yes, there is a native macOS version. There is no native Linux build (Proton compatibility may vary).