1Can the EPYC 7452 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Cyberpunk 2077 well?
The EPYC 7452 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Cyberpunk 2077 at smooth framerates.
Cyberpunk 2077FPS onEPYC 7452&GeForce RTX 4090
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.
Performance Report
Cyberpunk 2077
GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 7452
🎮Visual Experience
✅Official Requirements
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The EPYC 7452 is 33% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
✅FPS Ceiling Analysis
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and EPYC 7452 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
💰Value Analysis
📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 7452 and GeForce RTX 4090
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
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| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU43% - 88% <> GPU43% - 65% <> | CPU46% - 89% <> GPU47% - 67% <> | CPU42% - 90% <> GPU52% - 72% <> | CPU38% - 88% <> GPU66% - 75% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU53% - 86% <> GPU70% - 85% <> | CPU53% - 85% <> GPU74% - 87% <> | CPU49% - 86% <> GPU77% - 90% <> | CPU50% - 85% <> GPU89% - 94% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU37% - 68% <> GPU74% - 96% <> | CPU38% - 63% <> GPU81% - 98% <> | CPU31% - 58% <> GPU88% - 99% <> | CPU26% - 47% <> GPU93% - 100% <> |
1080p (Full HD)
Low
CPU43% - 88%
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GPU43% - 65%
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Medium
CPU46% - 89%
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GPU47% - 67%
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High
CPU42% - 90%
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GPU52% - 72%
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Ultra
CPU38% - 88%
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GPU66% - 75%
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1440p (2K QHD)
Low
CPU53% - 86%
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GPU70% - 85%
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Medium
CPU53% - 85%
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GPU74% - 87%
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High
CPU49% - 86%
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GPU77% - 90%
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Ultra
CPU50% - 85%
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GPU89% - 94%
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4K (Ultra HD)
Low
CPU37% - 68%
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GPU74% - 96%
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Medium
CPU38% - 63%
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GPU81% - 98%
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High
CPU31% - 58%
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GPU88% - 99%
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Ultra
CPU26% - 47%
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GPU93% - 100%
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Performance Summary
The EPYC 7452 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 90% and GPU utilization between 43% and 100%. EPYC 7452 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 61% at 1080p to 91% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 66% to 46%.
Load Interpretation
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 96% usage (93-100%), while the EPYC 7452 stays at 36% (26-47%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
Resolution Scaling
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 66% and GPU 61%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 69% and GPU 84%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 46% and GPU 91%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
Optimal Settings Recommendation
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 50% (38-63%) and GPU 90% (81-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 7452 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade Insight
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 7452 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.
- High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
- High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
- Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 7452
45,764
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6700
RecommendedCore i7-12700
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super
Your CPU is 33% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
+33%vsrecommended
+131%vsrecommended
+273%vsminimum
+279%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
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060 Super
Processor: Core i7-12700
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 70 GB (NVMe SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Cyberpunk 2077?
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3674 ($2025 CPU (Rank #353 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Cyberpunk 2077 performance?
This setup is already well-balanced for Cyberpunk 2077. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the EPYC 7452 and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
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 7452 and GeForce RTX 4090 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 7452 and GeForce RTX 4090?
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.