MW4 Best PC Settings for DMZ (FPS & Visibility)
Last verified · Game build: launch
Start from the preset the game picks for your PC. Then turn off V-Sync, motion blur and ray tracing, turn on Reflex or Anti-Lag, and use DLSS, FSR or XeSS. Choose Competitive, Balanced or Low below and check the result with the in-game Benchmark Tool.
Community consensus — verify with the in-game Benchmark tool. Map
Display
Display Mode
Fullscreen Exclusive
Exclusive fullscreen gives the game full control of refresh rate and latency.
V-Sync
Off
V-Sync adds input lag; use G-Sync/FreeSync instead if you have it.
NVIDIA Reflex / AMD Anti-Lag
On
Lowers input latency at almost no FPS cost.
Quality
Upscaling (DLSS / FSR)
Quality
Upscaling is the cheapest way to gain frames; Quality keeps the image clean at 1080p and 1440p.
Ray Tracing
Off
Heavy on the GPU and not needed to spot enemies.
Shadow Quality
Low
One of the biggest FPS costs; low shadows also make dark rooms less murky.
Screen Space Reflections
Off
Costs frames and adds shimmer.
Volumetric Quality
Low
Fog and light shafts cost frames and can hide players.
Motion Blur / Depth of Field / Film Grain
Off
All three blur or add noise to the image.
Texture Resolution
By VRAM (High on 8GB+)
Textures barely cost FPS if you have the VRAM, and help you read details.
VRAM Scale Target
80–85
Leaves headroom so the game doesn't stutter when VRAM fills up.
View
Field of View
100–110
Wider view helps awareness in a big map; go wider only if your FPS holds.
PC requirements
- Activision targets 90 FPS in multiplayer on High settings at the Recommended specs. It gives no separate figure for DMZ.
- TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot must be on, and you need an SSD with 115 GB free.
- Recommended: Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i7-8700, 16 GB RAM, Radeon RX 6600 XT, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or Arc B580 (8 GB VRAM), Windows 11.
- Minimum: Ryzen 5 1400 or Core i5-6600, 8 GB RAM, Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970 or GTX 1060, or Arc A580 (3 GB VRAM).
- Intel Arc cards need Resizable BAR switched on.
Which profile should I use?
| Profile | For |
| Competitive | Strong PCs: maximum frame rate and visibility |
| Balanced | Mid-range PCs: a steady frame rate that still looks good |
| Low | Minimum-spec PCs and laptops: playable and stable first |
Upscalers
The game offers NVIDIA DLSS 4.5, AMD FSR Redstone and Intel XeSS 3. Filmic SMAA T2X is the default, but it only smooths jagged edges and does not add frames. Pick the upscaler that matches your GPU, and use the Sharpness slider if the image looks soft.
Use the Benchmark Tool
The built-in Benchmark Tool plays a simulated match and reports your average FPS, CPU and GPU load and input latency, then suggests settings. Run it after every change; the values here are a starting point, not measured results.
DMZ-specific tips
Hajin has very dark interiors, such as the casino and the underground mall. NVG and HDR brightness advice for DMZ will be added after launch, once we've tested it ourselves. Meanwhile, see the map guide for areas where you'll want NVGs.
FAQ
What are the best PC settings for FPS in MW4 DMZ?
Use an upscaler (DLSS, FSR or XeSS), turn off ray tracing, V-Sync and motion blur, and lower shadows, particles and screen-space effects first. Keep textures as high as your VRAM allows.
Does Modern Warfare 4 need TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?
Yes. Both must be enabled on PC.
What FPS can I expect at Recommended specs?
Activision targets 90 FPS in multiplayer on High settings at Recommended specs. It has not given a DMZ figure.
Should I use frame generation in DMZ?
We suggest leaving it off for fights, because it adds input latency. It can smooth things out in calmer moments if you already get around 60 FPS without it.
Sources
- Activision Support: PC system requirements for Modern Warfare 4 (support.activision.com)
- NeuralBoost: Modern Warfare 4 best PC settings for FPS (neuralboost.gg)
- Gamers Universe: Best Modern Warfare 4 settings (all platforms) (gamersuniverse.eu)
- FpsGen: Modern Warfare 4 PC requirements and settings (fpsgen.com)
- esports.gg: Best PC graphics settings to boost FPS in Modern Warfare 4 (esports.gg)