Call of Duty: Black Ops
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 857 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 929 fps | 755 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 904 fps | 734 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 854 fps | 694 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 973 fps | 778 fps | 632 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 879 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 941 fps | 753 fps | 603 fps | 490 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 683 fps | 546 fps | 437 fps | 355 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 948 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 923 fps | 750 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 988 fps | 791 fps | 643 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 871 fps | 697 fps | 566 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 847 fps | 678 fps | 551 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 800 fps | 640 fps | 520 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 912 fps | 730 fps | 584 fps | 474 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 824 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 706 fps | 565 fps | 452 fps | 367 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 512 fps | 410 fps | 328 fps | 266 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 844 fps | 685 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 979 fps | 783 fps | 636 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 879 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 828 fps | 663 fps | 538 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 973 fps | 778 fps | 623 fps | 506 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 769 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 659 fps | 527 fps | 422 fps | 343 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 581 fps | 464 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 565 fps | 452 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 533 fps | 427 fps | 341 fps | 277 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 486 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 377 fps | 301 fps | 241 fps | 196 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 273 fps | 218 fps | 175 fps | 142 fps |
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About
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) is the seventh installment in the legendary FPS franchise, delivering an action-packed campaign set during the Cold War. The game stands out for its unique narrative featuring both American and Russian perspectives, though the single-player campaign focuses exclusively on American operations. It introduced mechanics like dive-to-prone that became staples in later entries, establishing itself as a pivotal moment in the series.
On PC, Black Ops remains highly accessible by modern standards and won't stress even modest hardware. The game runs smoothly on mid-range GPUs from that era and earlier, easily hitting 60+ FPS at 1080p with high graphics settings. With a minimum requirement of just 2 GB RAM, you can benchmark performance on older systems without difficulty. For higher FPS targets and maximum graphical fidelity, a dedicated GPU from the GeForce GTX 260 generation or equivalent offers solid performance headroom.
With its 79/100 rating and enduring multiplayer community, Black Ops remains worth playing for action game enthusiasts and those interested in FPS history. Its combination of engaging campaign storytelling and competitive multiplayer makes it a worthwhile experience even today.
Performance profile
November 2010 release. Call of Duty: Black Ops targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.
Action titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Call of Duty: Black Ops runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
Storyline
Black Ops takes place between 1961 and 1968 during the Cold War, 16 years after the events of World at War. It portrays a secret history of CIA clandestine black operations carried out behind enemy lines. Much of the campaign is told through the eyes of SOG and CIA operative Alex Mason, primarily through flashbacks. Mason awakens strapped to a chair in a room filled with monitors, bombarded with questions by two unknown interrogators about a numbers broadcast. Mason then recalls several events from the past in an attempt to answer their questions, setting up the missions of the game.
