Usually, when a game is still being worked on, the stated requirements are a lot higher than what they end up being after development, especially for recommended requirements. I think that may be the case here but I'm not sure.

It definitely shouldn't require anywhere near what they've stated unless the recommended is for 2K+ 60+fps.

The recommended specs are for 4k@60fps. It will also be 4k@60fps on consoles. I personally think this is a fantastic remaster. It looks far better than any other remaster (remakes don’t apply; they’re not the same thing).

Most developers just upscale the textures, add extra shadows and touch up some lighting. This game overhauls most things, including all models, most things get higher polygon counts as well all pre-rendered cutscenes being remade entirely.

As for a remaster, this is as good as it gets. Not even Nightdive does remasters quite this well.