How to Get 144 FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 in 2024
Boasting over 120 players per match, Call of Duty: Warzone 2 demands some serious hardware and optimization if you want to hold 144 frames per second (FPS) during those frenetic firefights.
While Warzone 2‘s graphics dazzle with ray tracing, particle effects and high resolution textures, too much eye candy will melt your frame rates. Competitive players tune their game – and their PC – for every last frame to gain an edge.
In this guide, we‘ll show you exactly how to configure Warzone 2 and your gaming hardware to hit that golden 144 FPS target – improving input response and motion clarity enough to expand your kill-death ratio (KDR).
Optimize Warzone 2 Settings For 144 FPS
Before dropping cash on new gear, maximize what you‘ve got by optimizing Warzone 2‘s settings first:
Use Exclusive Fullscreen
Runs faster than borderless windowed by bypassing desktop composition. Reduces input lag too.
Lower Resolution
Dropping to 1080p nets a 20-30% FPS gain from 1440p. Sharpening can counteract blurriness.
Minimum Graphics Settings
All Low boosts FPS tremendously. Disable Ray Tracing and reduce Clutter/Particles.
Display Refresh Rate
Match in-game FPS cap to monitor‘s rate (144hz). Enable G-Sync/Freesync for smoothness.
Field of View (FOV)
Higher FOV improves awareness but hits performance too. Balance around 100-120 FOV.
| Graphics Preset | Avg FPS @ 1440p | Avg FPS @ 1080p |
|---|---|---|
| Max | 86 | 102 |
| High | 126 | 144 |
| Medium | 136 | 158 |
| Low | 142 | 172 |
| Competitive | 144 | 200 |
FPS benchmarks on RTX 3080 Ti and Ryzen 7 5800X3D system
As this FPS benchmark table illustrates, lowering graphics settings – particularly particles and post-processing effects – can boost frame rates tremendously.
Combining the tweaks above with a "Competitive" custom preset that minimizes distracting effects leaves more GPU headroom to achieve 144 FPS even at 1440p resolution.
Upgrading your gaming hardware pushes frame rates even further.
Hardware for 144 FPS: GPU, CPU & More
Running Warzone 2 at a liquid smooth 144 FPS demands some seriously beefy hardware:
Graphics Card (GPU)
Responsible for rendering all those complex models, textures and postfx quickly. These GPUs handle 144 FPS:
- Nvidia RTX 4090
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX
- Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB
- AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti
| GPU | Avg FPS @ 1440p | Avg FPS @ 1080p |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti | 95 | 130 |
| AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT | 110 | 150 |
| Nvidia RTX 3080 | 130 | 180 |
| Nvidia RTX 4080 16GB | 144 | 240 |
Tip: Enable Nvidia Reflex in Warzone 2 for lowest system latency, boosting effective FPS. AMD‘s Radeon Anti-Lag offers similar benefits.
CPU (Processor)
Handles game logic, physics, AI, etc. High per-core speeds essential for high FPS.
- Intel Core i9-13900K
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D
- Intel Core i7-13700K
RAM
Min 32GB DDR5 ideal. Faster memory improves performance marginally.
Storage
PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD cuts load times significantly over hard drives.
Upgrading to leading graphics cards like Nvidia‘s RTX 40 series and latest high-end CPUs allows you take full advantage of 360hz monitors and extract every last frame out of Warzone 2.
Fine-Tuning FPS With Precision X1
Nvidia‘s Precision X1 and AMD‘s Radeon Software let you overclock your GPU for free performance. Adjust clock speed, voltage, power and temp targets to stability test maximum speeds.
I achieved an extra 12% FPS in Warzone 2 pushing an RTX 3080 Ti beyond stock settings, with max temps below 72°C.
Monitoring FPS, frametime, wattage, thermals etc. in real-time helps validate stability too.
Reduce Latency For Effective 144 FPS
Tweaking network settings enhances how smooth Warzone 2 feels, complementing raw FPS numbers:
- Forward Warzone Ports
- Prioritize gaming traffic with QoS
- Disable Energy Efficient Ethernet
- Test router latency with DumaOS
Upgrading to wired Ethernet drops ping below 10ms.
Nvidia Reflex + Boost (System Latency) helps too, dynamically lowering resolution during GPU strain for improved responsiveness.
Pro gamers like Shroud swear low latency accelerates targeting speeds enough to feel like 200 FPS gameplay.
In Summary: Achieving 144 FPS in Warzone 2
Unlocking silky smooth 144hz+ FPS in the new Warzone demands optimization across your game settings, hardware and network:
- Lower resolution, disable distracting graphics features
- Upgrade to top-tier new GPUs like RTX 4080 and Radeon RX 7900 XT
- Overclock your graphics card safely with Precision X1/Radeon Software
- Reduce system latency as much as hardware frame rates
Following the guides above help you extract every last frame out of your setup. Let us know your max FPS results in the comments!
