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Combat Instinct

Combat Instinct

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1080p performance

Combat Instinct estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps885 fps708 fps575 fps
RTX 4090999 fps822 fps658 fps534 fps
RX 7900 XTX922 fps738 fps590 fps479 fps
RTX 5080869 fps695 fps556 fps452 fps
RTX 4080 Super817 fps653 fps523 fps425 fps
RTX 4070 Ti645 fps516 fps413 fps336 fps
RTX 4070553 fps443 fps354 fps288 fps
RX 7800 XT487 fps390 fps312 fps253 fps
RTX 3080474 fps379 fps303 fps247 fps
RTX 4060 Ti448 fps358 fps287 fps233 fps
RTX 3070408 fps327 fps261 fps212 fps
RTX 4060369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 3060316 fps253 fps202 fps164 fps
GTX 1660 Super229 fps183 fps147 fps119 fps

1440p performance

Combat Instinct estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090830 fps664 fps531 fps432 fps
RTX 4090771 fps616 fps493 fps401 fps
RX 7900 XTX692 fps553 fps443 fps360 fps
RTX 5080652 fps522 fps417 fps339 fps
RTX 4080 Super612 fps490 fps392 fps318 fps
RTX 4070 Ti484 fps387 fps310 fps252 fps
RTX 4070415 fps332 fps266 fps216 fps
RX 7800 XT366 fps292 fps234 fps190 fps
RTX 3080356 fps285 fps228 fps185 fps
RTX 4060 Ti336 fps269 fps215 fps175 fps
RTX 3070306 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
RTX 4060277 fps221 fps177 fps144 fps
RTX 3060237 fps190 fps152 fps123 fps
GTX 1660 Super172 fps138 fps110 fps89 fps

4K performance

Combat Instinct estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090443 fps354 fps283 fps230 fps
RTX 4090411 fps329 fps263 fps214 fps
RX 7900 XTX369 fps295 fps236 fps192 fps
RTX 5080348 fps278 fps223 fps181 fps
RTX 4080 Super327 fps261 fps209 fps170 fps
RTX 4070 Ti258 fps207 fps165 fps134 fps
RTX 4070221 fps177 fps142 fps115 fps
RX 7800 XT195 fps156 fps125 fps101 fps
RTX 3080190 fps152 fps121 fps99 fps
RTX 4060 Ti179 fps143 fps115 fps93 fps
RTX 3070163 fps131 fps105 fps85 fps
RTX 4060148 fps118 fps94 fps77 fps
RTX 3060126 fps101 fps81 fps66 fps
GTX 1660 Super92 fps73 fps59 fps48 fps

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

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Genres

ActionAdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Sports

About

Combat Instinct, released in 2017, is an action-packed indie RPG that combines elements of adventure and sports. Players experience an exhilarating journey as they drop into various settings, including planets and space stations, where they engage in intense hand-to-hand combat with the goal of saving humanity from an impending doom. The game stands out not only for its engaging narrative centered on reclaiming intelligence but also for its focus on satisfying combat mechanics, making it an intriguing option for fans of the genre.

In terms of PC performance, Combat Instinct is quite accessible. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level model with a benchmark score of around 8540, allowing many budget-friendly graphics cards to handle the game. With a minimum RAM requirement of just 4 GB, players can expect decent FPS at lower graphics settings, making it suitable for those on a tight budget or newer systems. For optimal performance, a mid-range GPU should provide a more seamless experience while ensuring steady frame rates during intense combat sequences.

If you're a fan of action-packed gameplay and enjoy indie titles, Combat Instinct is worth exploring. With its decent ratings and unique blend of genres, it offers an entertaining experience that can appeal to various gamers, especially those seeking a blend of thrill and challenge in their PC gaming adventures.

Performance profile

October 2017 release. Combat Instinct was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

RPGs like Combat Instinct stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Combat Instinct. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.

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