Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on Ryzen 5 7600 + GeForce RTX 4060

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
low131 FPS
medium110 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra71 FPS
1440P
low85 FPS
medium72 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra50 FPS
4K
low54 FPS
medium45 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra30 FPS

Performance Report

Cyberpunk 2077

GeForce RTX 4060 + Ryzen 5 7600
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 71 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 50 to 85 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 54 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4060 is 19% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen 5 7600 is 21% below recommended, but 120% above minimum.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 5 7600 still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4060:$459.66
Official Launch Price: $299
Ryzen 5 7600:$185
Official Launch Price: $229

Combo price: $644.6600000000001. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 71 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.203 fps/$0.171 fps/$0.138 fps/$0.110 fps/$
1440p0.132 fps/$0.112 fps/$0.095 fps/$0.078 fps/$
4k0.084 fps/$0.070 fps/$0.059 fps/$0.047 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 5 7600|GeForce RTX 4060

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 1440p medium, the GeForce RTX 4060 sets the ceiling at about 100 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 7600 has headroom up to 270 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 63% (FPS gap: 170 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 7600 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 35%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 43%
HighGPU Limits CPU 43%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 43%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 61%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 63%
HighGPU Limits CPU 63%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 61%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 63%
HighGPU Limits CPU 63%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 63%
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 - Ryzen 5 7600
cpu icon
27,013
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6700
RecommendedCore i7-12700
GPU - GeForce RTX 4060
gpu icon
19,548
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your CPU is 21% below recommended and your GPU is 19% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-21%vsrecommended

GPU

+19%vsrecommended

CPU

+120%vsminimum

GPU

+94%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 Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060 run Cyberpunk 2077 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the GeForce RTX 4060 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 19% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 21% below the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $644.6600000000001 ($185 CPU + $459.66 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

For Cyberpunk 2077, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 7600 still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Cyberpunk 2077 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 5 7600 and GeForce RTX 4060?

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.