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 168 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 136 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 86 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Core i9-14901E is 12% below recommended, but 147% above minimum.
The Core i9-14901E sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/ultra), 1440p (medium/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high), 1440p (low/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2338. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 168 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ | 0.037 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 i9-14901E sets the ceiling at about 169 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 189 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 20 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Core i9-14901E and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU50% - 69% <> GPU45% - 76% <> | CPU54% - 72% <> GPU49% - 82% <> | CPU48% - 69% <> GPU50% - 84% <> | CPU45% - 66% <> GPU52% - 85% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU50% - 77% <> GPU90% - 94% <> | CPU51% - 77% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 77% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU46% - 75% <> GPU94% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU34% - 41% <> GPU93% - 95% <> | CPU35% - 42% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU28% - 42% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU24% - 35% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Core i9-14901E + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 24% and 77% and GPU utilization between 45% and 100%. Core i9-14901E 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 65% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 59% to 35%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Core i9-14901E stays at 30% (24-35%). 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 59% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 63% and GPU 94%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 35% and GPU 96%. 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 64% (50-77%) and GPU 92% (90-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-14901E remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i9-14901E still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 12% 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 i9-14901E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 86 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 12% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2338 ($689 CPU (Rank #362 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-14901E is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($689) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
For Cyberpunk 2077, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-14901E 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 medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p 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.
