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 176 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 135 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 85 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Core Ultra 7 265K is 71% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
The Core Ultra 7 265K sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p ultra, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 176 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.163 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.044 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p ultra, the Core Ultra 7 265K sets the ceiling at about 136 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 151 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 10% (FPS gap: 15 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 2/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 10/12.
The Core Ultra 7 265K 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 | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 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) | CPU60% - 89% <> GPU66% - 82% <> | CPU65% - 91% <> GPU69% - 89% <> | CPU59% - 90% <> GPU68% - 90% <> | CPU53% - 87% <> GPU69% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU53% - 83% <> GPU91% - 93% <> | CPU54% - 83% <> GPU95% - 96% <> | CPU50% - 82% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU51% - 81% <> GPU94% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU36% - 55% <> GPU95% - 96% <> | CPU37% - 56% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU29% - 56% <> GPU95% - 98% <> | CPU27% - 49% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
The Core Ultra 7 265K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 27% and 91% and GPU utilization between 66% and 100%. Core Ultra 7 265K 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 78% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 74% to 43%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-98%), while the Core Ultra 7 265K stays at 46% (37-56%). 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 74% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 67% 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 68% (53-83%) and GPU 92% (91-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core Ultra 7 265K remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core Ultra 7 265K 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 71% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core Ultra 7 265K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 85 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 71% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1934 ($285 CPU (Rank #17 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core Ultra 7 265K 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 Threadripper 9970X is a great upgrade option for around $2499 (Rank #361 for value).
Your Core Ultra 7 265K 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: 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 Core Ultra 7 265K 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.
