What are the system requirements for Cognition Method: Initiation?

Minimum: graphics nVidia GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5870, processor i3 4130 / amd fx 4300, RAM 2 GB RAM.

Can I run Cognition Method: Initiation?

Cognition Method: Initiation needs at least nVidia GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5870. Below: estimated FPS for popular graphics cards and a free check for your own PC.

ReleaseApr 22, 2021
Steam user reviews83 % positive
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Cognition Method: Initiation system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 7	–
Processor	i3 4130 / amd fx 4300	estimated ≈ Core i5-4460 class (from the minimum specs)
Graphics	nVidia GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5870	estimated ≈ GTX 950 class (from the minimum specs)
Memory	2 GB RAM	estimated 4 GB (from the minimum specs)
Storage	4 GB available space	–

Estimated FPS in Cognition Method: Initiation

High settings, no upscaling, with a fast processor (Ryzen 7 7800X3D). Estimates from the game's requirements, not benchmarks.

Not yet checked against benchmarks, a rough estimate that can be off by 25 % or more.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GTX 1060 6GB	131	97	59
GTX 1660 Super	187	139	84
RTX 2060	217	160	98
RTX 3060	290	215	130
RTX 4060	313	232	141
RTX 4060 Ti 8GB	370	274	166
RTX 4060 Ti 16GB	370	274	166
RTX 5060	378	280	170
RTX 5060 Ti 8GB	436	322	196
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	436	322	196
RX 9060 XT	407	301	183
RTX 3070	407	301	183
RTX 4070	499	369	224
RTX 5070	500+	439	267
RX 7800 XT	500+	387	235
RX 9070 XT	500+	500+	343
RTX 5070 Ti	500+	500+	340
RTX 4080	500+	500+	359
RTX 5080	500+	500+	392
RTX 4090	500+	500+	464
RTX 5090	500+	500+	500+

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Which graphics card do I need for Cognition Method: Initiation?

The cheapest current graphics card that reaches each goal, paired with a fast processor.

1080p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~313 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~232 FPSView on Amazon ↗
1440p High · 144 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~232 FPSView on Amazon ↗
4K High · 60 FPSIntel Arc B580 12 GB ~141 FPSView on Amazon ↗

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Can I run Cognition Method: Initiation?: Cognition Method: Initiation needs at least nVidia GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5870. Enter your graphics card and processor above to see your estimated FPS, or check your whole Steam library at once.
What are the system requirements for Cognition Method: Initiation?: Minimum: graphics nVidia GeForce 480 GTX / AMD Radeon HD 5870, processor i3 4130 / amd fx 4300, RAM 2 GB RAM.