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 95 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 60 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 30 to 59 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6900 XT is 62% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 0% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
Cyberpunk 2077 supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The Radeon RX 6900 XT can use FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 6900 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: $769. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 95 FPS, equivalent to 0.12 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.205 fps/$ | 0.190 fps/$ | 0.151 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the Radeon RX 6900 XT sets the ceiling at about 50 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 130 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 62% (FPS gap: 80 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6900 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 43% | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 46% | GPU Limits CPU 45% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 56% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 53% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 58% | GPU Limits CPU 62% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 57% |
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) | CPU43% - 61% <> GPU65% - 76% <> | CPU50% - 64% <> GPU72% - 83% <> | CPU42% - 62% <> GPU80% - 85% <> | CPU37% - 56% <> GPU81% - 86% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU46% - 63% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 62% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU39% - 61% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU27% - 55% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU41% - 52% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU42% - 53% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU33% - 53% <> GPU99% - 99% | CPU22% - 46% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6900 XT pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 22% and 64% and GPU utilization between 65% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 6900 XT carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 79% at 1080p to 99% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 52% to 43%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the Radeon RX 6900 XT averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 48% (42-53%). 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 79%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 50% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 99%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 46% (37-56%) and GPU 84% (81-86%), which keeps Radeon RX 6900 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 6900 XT reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Medium 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 62% 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 6900 XT can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 60 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 62% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 0% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $769 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $385 GPU (Rank #66 Value)). Your Radeon RX 6900 XT 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 card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon RX 6900 XT is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Cyberpunk 2077 performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Cyberpunk 2077 supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your Radeon RX 6900 XT is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x 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 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6900 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.
