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 138 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 112 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 73 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Core i5-12500T is 52% below recommended, but 33% above minimum.
The Core i5-12500T 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: $1863. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 138 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.039 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 ultra, the Core i5-12500T sets the ceiling at about 136 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 197 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 31% (FPS gap: 61 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-12500T 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 27% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 31% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
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) | CPU84% - 87% <> GPU46% - 74% <> | CPU82% - 87% <> GPU47% - 79% <> | CPU82% - 87% <> GPU50% - 82% <> | CPU79% - 88% <> GPU51% - 82% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU52% - 81% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU46% - 77% <> GPU90% - 98% <> | CPU43% - 77% <> GPU93% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 70% <> GPU97% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU33% - 69% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU29% - 64% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU23% - 58% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU19% - 48% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
The Core i5-12500T + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 88% and GPU utilization between 46% and 99%. Core i5-12500T 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 64% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 85% to 43%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-99%), while the Core i5-12500T stays at 58% (47-70%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 85% and GPU 64%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 62% and GPU 95%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 97%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 66% (52-81%) and GPU 91% (86-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12500T remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Core i5-12500T: 86% 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 CPU is 52% below recommended and your GPU is 131% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i5-12500T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 73 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 52% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1863 ($214 CPU (Rank #260 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 i5-12500T 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
