Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on EPYC 4484PX + GeForce RTX 5090

Cyberpunk 2077

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.

Cyberpunk 2077 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low416 FPS
medium359 FPS
high289 FPS
ultra205 FPS
1440P
low336 FPS
medium284 FPS
high235 FPS
ultra174 FPS
4K
low210 FPS
medium173 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra101 FPS

Performance Report

Cyberpunk 2077

GeForce RTX 5090 + EPYC 4484PX
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 205 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 174 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 101 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 5090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The EPYC 4484PX is 47% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 4484PX sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 5090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p low, 4k low.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 5090:$2700
Official Launch Price: $1999
EPYC 4484PX:$599
Official Launch Price: $599

Combo price: $3299. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 205 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.126 fps/$0.109 fps/$0.088 fps/$0.062 fps/$
1440p0.102 fps/$0.086 fps/$0.071 fps/$0.053 fps/$
4k0.064 fps/$0.052 fps/$0.042 fps/$0.031 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 4484PX|GeForce RTX 5090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 1080p low, the EPYC 4484PX sets the ceiling at about 473 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 5090 could reach 554 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 81 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The EPYC 4484PX and GeForce RTX 5090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 15%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 11%
HighCPU Limits GPU 11%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 11%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Cyberpunk 2077 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - EPYC 4484PX
cpu icon
50,547
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6700
RecommendedCore i7-12700
GPU - GeForce RTX 5090
gpu icon
38,867
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 47% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+47%vsrecommended

GPU

+136%vsrecommended

CPU

+312%vsminimum

GPU

+286%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1060
Processor: Core i7-6700
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 70 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i7-12700
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 70 GB (NVMe SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 4484PX and GeForce RTX 5090 run Cyberpunk 2077 well?

Yes, the EPYC 4484PX paired with the GeForce RTX 5090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 101 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 47% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Cyberpunk 2077?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3299 ($599 CPU + $2700 GPU). Your EPYC 4484PX 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 EPYC 9375F is a great upgrade option for around $5306 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Cyberpunk 2077 performance?

Your EPYC 4484PX 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 high, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Cyberpunk 2077?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Cyberpunk 2077?

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 EPYC 4484PX and GeForce RTX 5090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Cyberpunk 2077 FPS estimates for the EPYC 4484PX and GeForce RTX 5090?

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.