Action / Stealth
007 First Light on PC: hardware guide and performance
IO Interactive's James Bond — 80 GB SSD required; 1080p/60 within reach.
Quick summary — which PC for 007 First Light?
- Estimated minimum setup: NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 Go / AMD RX 5700 6 Go, 16 Go, SSD.
- For smooth 1080p: target a PC around $425 – $650.
- For high 1440p: target $650 – $875 (NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8 Go / AMD RX 6700 XT 8 Go).
- For comfortable 4K: target $875 – $1100 and above.
- Best price-to-FPS value in 2026: the $650 – $875 tier.
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007 First Light is the new James Bond game from IO Interactive (creators of the Hitman series), available on Steam (App ID 3768760). Third-person stealth-action with clear performance tiers: 1080p/30 Low, 1080p/60 Medium, plus enthusiast 1440p and 4K targets.
Official minimum spec (1080p 30 FPS, Low): Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 GB / AMD RX 5700 6 GB, 80 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit. Recommended (1080p 60 FPS, Medium): Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600, 16 GB, RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / RX 6700 XT 8 GB, 80 GB SSD.
In practice for 2026: a $650–$875 PC covers the playable minimum; for comfortable 1080p/60, aim for $875–$1,100 (RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT). 1440p/60 needs RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT; 4K/60 RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX. An SSD is mandatory — plan 100 GB free for patches.
Whether you buy a prebuilt tower or gaming laptop on Amazon, always check 16 GB RAM, an NVMe SSD, and a GPU matched to your target tier (1080p, 1440p, or 4K). The PC4Games comparator cross-references these Steam requirements with your budget for 007 First Light builds.
Direct answer: which PC to play 007 First Light?
- ▸Minimum budget to run the game : $425 – $650
- ▸Recommended budget (comfortable 1080p–1440p) : $650 – $875
- ▸Optimal budget (1440p ultra or 4K) : $875 – $1100
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Minimum and recommended PC specs for 007 First Light (Steam)
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 | Intel Core i5-13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Carte graphique (1080p 30 FPS Low) | NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 GB / AMD RX 5700 6 GB | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD RX 6700 XT 8 GB |
| Graphics card (1440p 60 FPS) | NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT | NVIDIA RTX 4070 / AMD RX 7800 XT |
| Carte graphique (4K 60 FPS) | NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XTX | NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900 XTX |
| Storage | SSD 80 GB (required) | SSD NVMe 100 GB libres (jeu + patchs) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
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Which gaming PC to buy for 007 First Light?
For 007 First Light at 1080p/60 Medium, a $650–$875 PC (GTX 1660 / RX 5700 + 16 GB + 80 GB SSD) meets the official minimum; for a smooth experience, target $875–$1,100 (RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT). For 1440p/60 or 4K, budget $1,300–$1,625 (RTX 4070–4080). PC4Games budget guides and the comparator list Amazon prebuilt towers and laptops for these tiers.
Frequently asked questions about 007 First Light
What are the minimum PC requirements for 007 First Light?
Official minimum (1080p 30 FPS, Low): Intel Core i5-9500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1660 6 GB / AMD RX 5700 6 GB, 80 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit. SSD required — no HDD.
How much storage does 007 First Light need on PC?
Steam lists 80 GB on SSD for installation. Allow at least 100 GB free on SATA or NVMe SSD for updates and shader cache.
What PC budget for 007 First Light at 1080p/60?
Official recommended specs target 1080p/60 Medium with i5-13500 / Ryzen 5 7600, 16 GB RAM and RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT. In practice, a $875–$1,100 gaming PC (tower or laptop) on Amazon matches this tier.
Which GPU for 007 First Light at 1440p or 4K?
IO Interactive enthusiast tiers: 1440p/60 — RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT; 4K/60 — RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX. Ultra 4K at very high FPS with DLSS targets RTX 5080 and 32 GB RAM.
Does 007 First Light run on a gaming laptop?
Yes — a laptop with RTX 4060 Mobile + 16 GB RAM handles 1080p/60 Medium well. Use mains power to avoid throttling; install on internal NVMe SSD.
Does 007 First Light support DLSS or FSR?
Like other IO Interactive PC titles, expect modern upscaling (DLSS/FSR depending on GPU). DLSS Quality mode is ideal for stable 1080p/60 on mid-range cards.
