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 89 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 53 to 88 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 28 to 57 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6850M XT is 5% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 0% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
The Radeon RX 6850M XT sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1184. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 89 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.133 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.048 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.031 fps/$ | 0.024 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 high, the Radeon RX 6850M XT sets the ceiling at about 63 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 194 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 68% (FPS gap: 131 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6850M XT is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 51% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 62% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 65% | GPU Limits CPU 64% | GPU Limits CPU 61% |
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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU41% - 61% <> GPU74% - 85% <> | CPU47% - 64% <> GPU91% - 95% <> | CPU41% - 62% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU38% - 60% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU37% - 63% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU39% - 61% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU34% - 60% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU27% - 56% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU31% - 48% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU33% - 48% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU26% - 48% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU16% - 43% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6850M XT pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 16% and 64% and GPU utilization between 74% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 6850M XT carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 93% at 1080p to 100% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 52% to 37%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) High, the Radeon RX 6850M XT averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 52% (41-62%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 52% and GPU 93%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 47% and GPU 100%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 37% and GPU 100%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 56% (47-64%) and GPU 93% (91-95%), which keeps Radeon RX 6850M XT well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon RX 6850M XT reaches 100% average load at 1080p (Full HD) High while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 5% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6850M XT can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 89 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 5% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 0% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1184 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $800 GPU (Rank #53 Value)). 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 GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Cyberpunk 2077, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6850M XT is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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.
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.
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 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6850M XT 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.
