Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 vs Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 | Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Not Enough Data × Wait for Sale | 72 | 42 |
| Quality | 73 | 46 |
| Value | 69 | 40 |
| Popularity | 0 | 37 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 299.00 | R$ 299.00 |
| Steam Review Score | 92% positive | 48.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 4.3K |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 | Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 22, 2026 | November 10, 2023 |
| Developers | Infinity Ward, Beenox | Sledgehammer Games, Treyarch |
| Publishers | Activision | Activision |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows® 11 64 Bit (latest update)* | Windows® 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows® 11 64 Bit (latest update) |
| Processor (minimum) | AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600 or Intel® Core™ i7-8700K | Intel® Core™ i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Radeon™ RX 6600XT, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 or Intel® Arc™ B580 | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080Ti / RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 6600XT or Intel® Arc™ A770 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage (minimum) | 115 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 or Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III?
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III won the comparison against Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 worth buying over Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III?
Based on the metrics, Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:41 AM UTC