The claimed minimal CPU needs for CoD Vanguard can be misleading.
The claimed minimal CPU needs for CoD Vanguard can be misleading.
Abit of annoyance really..... Accordance to CoD Vanguard minimal CPU requirement is i3-4340K, MY CPU Xeon W3680 should be more than sufficient in terms of CPU speed, but when I try to launch it..... Lord and behold...... CPU is not supported....... So I suspect they SHOULD have said..... minimal requirement of Intel 4th Gen i3 Haswell CPU architect ...... so that way, consumer like me with Xeon 3680 Westmere CPU will not make the mistake of spending AUD$99 to purchase the game.. and now I have to upgrade my PC just so I can play it ........
This CPU is nearly a decade old yet should handle today’s games well. It’s not just about the number of cores or speed—it’s about many factors beyond those details.
I think there might be some misunderstanding here. It seems the issue could relate more to the CPU architecture rather than just the clock speed. It would be helpful if more details were provided, since similar games like Cod MW, Warzone and Black Ops Cold War are available for consumer use. I also checked with Activision via a support call, but I don’t have their response yet.
It doesn’t seem logical given the specs you mentioned. The suggested processor is an i5 2500K, which is only marginally newer than the Xeon. The main difference is that the Xeon lacks AVX compared to the i5 or i3. I’m not sure why a game wouldn’t run without it, though—maybe a solution will emerge later.
It seems the article suggests a potential issue with Intel disabling DirectX 12 on newer processors. The system requirements page also highlights compatibility concerns for PCs.
Certainly! Here’s a revised version of your message:
First, please confirm that the official statement should read: "Yes, this CPU isn’t supported due to various reasons." Second, I’m seeking a refund because of what appears to be a miscommunication. Before you say they won’t offer a refund, I know someone who received one from Activision or Blizzard for a similar issue. As a software or gaming company, it’s likely they value consumer feedback on their products—such as unexpected bugs, missing features, and possible misunderstandings. Additionally, if they clearly outline the necessary requirements, like Gen 4 and above Intel CPUs (Microsoft specifies a minimum of the 10th generation Intel CPU for Windows 11), then many users wouldn’t have bought the product in the first place and only later discovered the CPU wasn’t supported, prompting a refund request.
Sure thing. The details on their site clearly state that only Intel/AMD processors with AVX support are available. It looks like the Xeon W3680 doesn’t have AVX, so it won’t work there. Time to get a new build then...