Cyberpunk 2077FPS onEPYC 9355P&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.

Cyberpunk 2077 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

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

1080P
low295 FPS
medium272 FPS
high230 FPS
ultra188 FPS
1440P
low220 FPS
medium191 FPS
high170 FPS
ultra133 FPS
4K
low129 FPS
medium108 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra68 FPS

Performance Report

Cyberpunk 2077

GeForce RTX 4090 + EPYC 9355P
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 188 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 133 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 68 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The EPYC 9355P is 184% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The EPYC 9355P sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
EPYC 9355P:$3026(updated 3/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $2998

Combo price: $4675. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 188 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.063 fps/$0.058 fps/$0.049 fps/$0.040 fps/$
1440p0.047 fps/$0.041 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.028 fps/$
4k0.028 fps/$0.023 fps/$0.019 fps/$0.015 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

EPYC 9355P|GeForce RTX 4090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the EPYC 9355P sets the ceiling at about 69 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 95 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 27% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your EPYC 9355P is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 14%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 10%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 13%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 17%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 16%
HighCPU Limits GPU 13%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 19%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 17%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 19%
HighCPU Limits GPU 15%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 27%
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, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for EPYC 9355P and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU56% - 83%
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GPU52% - 79%
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Medium
CPU61% - 87%
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GPU55% - 86%
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High
CPU55% - 83%
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GPU55% - 87%
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Ultra
CPU51% - 80%
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GPU57% - 87%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU52% - 84%
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GPU91% - 95%
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Medium
CPU53% - 85%
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GPU93% - 97%
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High
CPU48% - 83%
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GPU92% - 98%
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Ultra
CPU48% - 77%
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GPU93% - 99%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU40% - 70%
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GPU95% - 95%
Medium
CPU42% - 72%
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GPU96% - 98%
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High
CPU33% - 64%
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GPU95% - 99%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 56%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The EPYC 9355P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 87% and GPU utilization between 52% and 100%. EPYC 9355P 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 70% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 70% to 51%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (96-100%), while the EPYC 9355P stays at 43% (30-56%). 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 70% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 95%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 51% and GPU 97%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 68% (52-84%) and GPU 93% (91-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9355P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9355P 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 9355P
cpu icon
97,249
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6700
RecommendedCore i7-12700
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 184% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+184%vsrecommended

GPU

+131%vsrecommended

CPU

+693%vsminimum

GPU

+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
Processor: Core i7-12700
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 70 GB (NVMe SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the EPYC 9355P and GeForce RTX 4090 run Cyberpunk 2077 well?

Yes, the EPYC 9355P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 68 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 184% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4675 ($3026 CPU (Rank #287 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9355P 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 PRO 9985WX is a great upgrade option for around $7999 (Rank #378 for value).

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

Your EPYC 9355P 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 low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 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 9355P 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 9355P 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.