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 148 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 125 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 82 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Core i7-13700K is 34% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
The Core i7-13700K sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low, 4k (low/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2049. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 148 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.145 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.040 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 i7-13700K sets the ceiling at about 149 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 177 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Core i7-13700K 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 7% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
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) | CPU57% - 82% <> GPU54% - 80% <> | CPU61% - 81% <> GPU58% - 87% <> | CPU55% - 81% <> GPU58% - 88% <> | CPU51% - 79% <> GPU58% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU51% - 70% <> GPU92% - 93% <> | CPU51% - 68% <> GPU94% - 96% <> | CPU46% - 67% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU48% - 67% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU38% - 48% <> GPU95% - 96% <> | CPU39% - 47% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU30% - 46% <> GPU96% - 98% <> | CPU27% - 41% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i7-13700K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 27% and 82% and GPU utilization between 54% and 100%. Core i7-13700K stays in a controlled operating range, 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 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 69% to 40%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i7-13700K stays at 34% (27-41%). 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 69% and GPU 72%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 59% and GPU 95%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 98%. 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 60% (51-70%) and GPU 92% (92-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-13700K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 34% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i7-13700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 82 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 34% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2049 ($400 CPU (Rank #146 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i7-13700K provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Core i7-13700K is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Cyberpunk 2077 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 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 Core i7-13700K and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
