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Instinct

Instinct

2007Easy to run

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1080p performance

Instinct estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps900 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps976 fps793 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps949 fps771 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps897 fps729 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps818 fps664 fps
RTX 4060999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
RTX 3060989 fps791 fps633 fps514 fps
GTX 1660 Super717 fps574 fps459 fps373 fps

1440p performance

Instinct estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps996 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps969 fps788 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps831 fps675 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps915 fps732 fps595 fps
RTX 3080999 fps890 fps712 fps579 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps841 fps673 fps546 fps
RTX 3070958 fps766 fps613 fps498 fps
RTX 4060865 fps692 fps554 fps450 fps
RTX 3060742 fps593 fps475 fps386 fps
GTX 1660 Super538 fps430 fps344 fps280 fps

4K performance

Instinct estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps886 fps720 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps823 fps669 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps923 fps738 fps600 fps
RTX 5080999 fps870 fps696 fps566 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps818 fps654 fps531 fps
RTX 4070 Ti808 fps646 fps517 fps420 fps
RTX 4070692 fps554 fps443 fps360 fps
RX 7800 XT610 fps488 fps390 fps317 fps
RTX 3080593 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RTX 4060 Ti560 fps448 fps359 fps291 fps
RTX 3070511 fps409 fps327 fps266 fps
RTX 4060462 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps
RTX 3060396 fps316 fps253 fps206 fps
GTX 1660 Super287 fps229 fps184 fps149 fps

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2.0 GHz

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2 GB

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About

"Instinct," released in 2007, is a story-driven first-person shooter that immerses players in a gripping narrative inspired by real-life events in North Korea. Set against the backdrop of a top-secret military installation, players embody one of three elite U.S. Army soldiers navigating a world filled with horror and action. The game stands out for its blend of intense gameplay and a compelling storyline, making it a memorable experience for fans of the action and adventure genres.

In terms of PC performance, "Instinct" is relatively accessible, making it suitable for entry-level hardware. To achieve optimal FPS, players should consider a GPU with a minimum score of around 54, and a CPU score of about 195 is necessary. With just 1 GB of RAM required, this game caters to gamers looking to enjoy captivating FPS gameplay without the need for high-end specifications, allowing it to run smoothly even on more modest setups.

For fans of action-packed first-person shooters with engaging narratives, "Instinct" is definitely worth a playthrough. While it may not dominate the benchmark charts, its unique approach and immersive storytelling make it a solid choice for anyone interested in the genre.

Performance profile

August 2007 release. Instinct targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Instinct is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Instinct runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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