Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III — PS5 & PS5 Pro performance
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III performs well on PlayStation 5, matching high-end current-gen visual parity and framerate delivery. The game reconstructs dynamic internal resolutions ranging from 1080p to 4K up to a 3840x2160 output. At 60Hz, performance is virtually rock solid with only minor drops into the high 50s in campaign set pieces. Enabling 120Hz output provides a substantial improvement in competitive multiplayer, where 120fps is held consistently, while campaign performance ranges between 60fps and 120fps. VRR support is strongly recommended to smooth out framerate drops and screen tearing.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 provides a smooth experience across all game modes. Reconstructed 4K image quality holds up well, and frame-rate stability is excellent at 60Hz. The 120Hz mode offers strong competitive benefits in multiplayer, holding 120fps reliably, though campaign performance fluctuates between 60-120fps with upper-screen tearing unless VRR is enabled.
120Hz Mode
PS5UnverifiedRetains the same 1080p to 4K dynamic resolution scale and temporal reconstruction as the 60Hz mode.
60Hz Mode
PS5UnverifiedReconstructs a dynamic internal resolution (1080p to 4K) up to 3840x2160 using temporal anti-aliasing.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
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Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (Campaign) tested running on RTX 3060 Ti at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions on different graphics settings.
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- UnverifiedCall of Duty: Modern Warfare III delivers solid performance on PlayStation 5 using the IW9 engine. It offers a reconstructed 4K presentation with dynamic resolution scaling down to 1080p. PlayStation Digital Foundry2023-11-22
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III delivers solid performance on PlayStation 5 using the IW9 engine. It offers a reconstructed 4K presentation with dynamic resolution scaling down to 1080p. PlayStation 5 achieves near-locked 60fps performance in its standard mode and supports an effective 120Hz container with VRR for fluid multiplayer and responsive campaign play.
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Frequently asked
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What frame rate does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III run at on PS5?
On PS5, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III offers 2 graphics modes: 60Hz Mode targets 60 FPS at 4K; 120Hz Mode targets 120 FPS at 4K.
Does Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III support 120 Hz on PlayStation?
Yes. 120Hz Mode on PS5 runs with 120 Hz output on a compatible display.
What is the PSFoundry Score of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III scores 66/100 on PS5. The PSFoundry Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
Patch history
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The players' verdict
Recent player impressions of how the game runs on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
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