Guild Wars 2

Is GW2: HoT more computer-resource intensive than the original?

I know the final game isn’t out yet, but does anyone have a pretty good certainty on this topic through the beta tests or hearing from the devs? Thanks!

I did see some lower frame in beta but not much to bother me.

System requirement located on this page

https://help.guildwars2.com/entries/94582027-Heart-of-Thorns-Pre-Purchase-FAQ

Windows Minimum System Requirements:
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or better
Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, Core i3, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or better
2 GB RAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® 7800, ATI X1800, Intel HD 3000 or better (256MB of video RAM and shader model 3.0 or better)
35 GB available HDD space
Broadband Internet connection
Keyboard and mouse
Note: Due to potential changes, system requirements may change over time and you may be required to upgrade your current system (or obtain a new system) to continue to play the game.

Mac Beta Minimum System Requirements*
Mac OS®X 10.8.X or later
Intel® Core™ i5 or better
4GB Ram or better
NVidia® GeForce® 320M, ATI Radeon™ HD 6630M, Intel HD 3000 or better
35GB available HDD space
Broadband Internet Connection
Keyboard and Mouse/Equivalent

Thanks Qugi!

I ask, because while I get high framerates overall, somehow the Asura city slows down my fps by maybe 10-15fps. Though that is definitely acceptable, I was wondering if the new zones will be similarly more (even if slightly) demanding on system resources.

Ah yes that was what I looking for. Thanks again.