TechSpot: CoD Modern Warfare 2 Graphics Performance

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The wait is over as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released worldwide this week. Developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision, this is the sixth installment in the series and a direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

We expect Modern Warfare 2 to be just as hardware friendly as its predecessor despite the numerous engine enhancements. In our graphics card performance evaluation we'll be testing a large range of previous and current generation GPUs, both mainstream and high-end chips from the GeForce 9600GT and Radeon 3000 series, to the recently launched Radeon HD 5000 GPUs, dual GPU cards from Nvidia and ATI, and even a Radeon HD 5770 Crossfire setup to make up for a total of 19 different GPU configurations.

Needless to say, this should give you a perfect picture of how your current or prospective system will perform in Modern Warfare 2.

View: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Graphics Performance

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#1 Terry_X on 11 Nov 2009 - 12:39

one of the best game engines yet, i would say, even my 8600 GT runs the game smoothly

#2 Ficman on 11 Nov 2009 - 13:15

Got to admit, this game looks REALLY sweet... Nice game play as well...

(2 replies) #3 Skullpture on 11 Nov 2009 - 18:07

MW2 looks amazing. Beats Crysis IMO.

#3.1 x-byte on 13 Nov 2009 - 16:43

Skullpture said,

That's no opinion, just a lie. Nothing beats Crysis yet.

#3.2 Minimoose on 13 Nov 2009 - 20:21

x-byte said,

#4 waldenasta on 11 Nov 2009 - 20:00

Looks amazing on my 8700m GT (SLI). Guess just like windows 7, you can make a game that doesn't require you to run out get a new computer just to play it. Good job, Game Of The Year!!!

#5 anamericangod on 12 Nov 2009 - 02:07

Judging from the screenshot you chose not to opt out of the "disturbing" sequence or whatever. Scandalous.

Runs fantastic on my 4850 at 1680x1050. I was (maybe still kinda am) itching to get a 5850, but after seeing MW2 run almost flawlessly, I might just have to resist the upgrade itch since it just isn't needed.

#6 este on 12 Nov 2009 - 14:24

Awesome game. Just wish I could find some time to play it !

#7 Amodin on 12 Nov 2009 - 15:24

I just got this yesterday and have some problems with it on my 9800s. I don't believe that the NVDIA drivers are allowing it to play SLI. I will have to try and add it as a profile to see if it helps, but at 1900 x 1080, I would lock up every 5 seconds. Thoroughly annoyed with that, as I have no problems playing COD4.

The game is oh so sweet though. So far my favorite is the snowmobiles.

(1 reply) #8 nvme on 12 Nov 2009 - 20:05

the physics are better and the animations are better, but i didn't think the graphics were that much of an improvement over the last game. definitely nothing revolutionary.

#8.1 x-byte on 13 Nov 2009 - 20:15

nvme said,

The character models are leaps better. Also the textures, because of the streaming technology. The lightning is also a lot better.

Nothing revolutionary but a big improvement over the last.

#9 vaximily on 12 Nov 2009 - 21:50

You are all a bunch of traitors =P.

I will not be purchasing until they bring back my dedicated servers and mods.

#10 +warwagon on 13 Nov 2009 - 04:06

I get 1920 by 1200

on my i7 920 with 6 gigs of ram and a Radeon HD 4870 1 gig.

#11 ManMountain on 14 Nov 2009 - 18:08

Silky smooth here @ 1920x1200 4xAA.

#12 betamike on 16 Nov 2009 - 18:11

Glad to see people shut up about dedicated servers
and mods. play the game or don't nobody cares

ps. neowin dont ban me for this comment just because you dont like it.

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