The benchmark for modern graphical fidelity. Update 2.0 and Phantom Liberty raised the requirements, making an SSD mandatory. The dense city and NPC AI require strong multi-thread CPU performance. Path Tracing ('Overdrive Mode') is a feature reserved for high-end RTX 40 series cards with Frame Generation.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 109 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 75 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 48 to 92 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Core i3-8300 is 48% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i3-8300 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1785. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 109 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the Core i3-8300 sets the ceiling at about 159 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 306 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 48% (FPS gap: 147 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-8300 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 39% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 48% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 44% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU93% - 100% <> GPU58% - 72% <> | CPU92% - 100% <> GPU60% - 75% <> | CPU93% - 99% <> GPU64% - 79% <> | CPU92% - 96% <> GPU77% - 86% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU94% - 100% <> GPU71% - 76% <> | CPU90% - 100% <> GPU74% - 79% <> | CPU90% - 100% <> GPU77% - 83% <> | CPU90% - 100% <> GPU88% - 91% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU66% - 96% <> GPU80% - 92% <> | CPU60% - 91% <> GPU81% - 96% <> | CPU58% - 88% <> GPU89% - 100% <> | CPU53% - 78% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
The Core i3-8300 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 53% and 100% and GPU utilization between 58% and 100%. Core i3-8300 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 72% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 96% to 74%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Low, the Core i3-8300 reaches 97% average load (94-100%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 74% (71-76%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 96% and GPU 72%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 96% and GPU 80%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 74% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 76% (60-91%) and GPU 88% (81-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-8300 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i3-8300: 97% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 98% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (48% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i3-8300 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 81% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1785 ($136 CPU (Rank #350 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Cyberpunk 2077, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-8300 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Cyberpunk 2077 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Cyberpunk 2077 requires at minimum a Core i7-6700 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 1060 (GPU) with 12 GB RAM and 70 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-12700 and GeForce RTX 2060 Super with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Cyberpunk 2077 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
