It uses 1 thread. Nvidia GPU, definitely, not AMD, doesn't need Quadro, Geforce GTX 1050 is fine. 8G RAM, two monitors, 2560 resolution minimum. The part that will speed up the software the most is an SSD.
They write i7 for big companies. Some IT guy will actually read the recommended system, and buy you a computer like that. So they write i7 there, so people dont end up with a " cheapest hp laptop with i3".