| GPU | Avg FPS | 1% Low | |-----|---------|--------| | RTX 3060 Ti | 58 | 42 | | RX 6700 XT | 62 | 48 | | RTX 4070 | 85 | 62 | | RTX 4080 | 115 | 82 |

The gaming community has been buzzing with anticipation for years regarding the next installment in the legendary Project IGI franchise. Known for its unforgiving difficulty, open-ended level design, and the iconic protagonist David Jones, the series defined the stealth-shooter genre for an entire generation. With the announcement of (often searched in the context of the upcoming IGI: Origins or fan-made sequels), gamers are scrambling to ensure their hardware is ready for the return of this classic.

The official “Recommended” 32 GB is not an exaggeration. In beta tests, IGI 5 consumed 18-22 GB of RAM when traversing the largest map (“Coastal Border Zone”) with no other applications open. If you have 16 GB, close your browser and Discord before playing.

Before diving into the technical specifications, it is essential to understand the leap in technology the series is taking.