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 198 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 144 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 87 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen 7 7700 is 0% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
Cyberpunk 2077 supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.
The Ryzen 7 7700 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k ultra, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1895. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 198 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.155 fps/$ | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.046 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 Ryzen 7 7700 sets the ceiling at about 144 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 170 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 15% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.
Your Ryzen 7 7700 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
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.
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 0% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 87 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 0% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1895 ($246 CPU (Rank #80 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Cyberpunk 2077, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 7700 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra.
Yes! Cyberpunk 2077 supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 Ryzen 7 7700 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.
