Cyberpunk 2077 FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Radeon RX 5600M

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
low86 FPS
medium67 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra39 FPS
1440P
low57 FPS
medium45 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low38 FPS
medium29 FPS
high22 FPS
ultra15 FPS

Performance Report

Cyberpunk 2077

Radeon RX 5600M + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, frame rates range from 39 to 86 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 28 to 57 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 15 to 38 FPS.

⚠️Official Requirements

The Radeon RX 5600M is 12% below minimum GPU requirement for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 17% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600M sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Radeon RX 5600M

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 4k ultra, the Radeon RX 5600M sets the ceiling at about 20 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 105 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 81% (FPS gap: 85 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Radeon RX 5600M is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 68%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 74%
HighGPU Limits CPU 76%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 76%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 77%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 79%
HighGPU Limits CPU 79%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 80%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 77%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 79%
HighGPU Limits CPU 79%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 81%
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 7 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i7-6700
RecommendedCore i7-12700
GPU - Radeon RX 5600M
gpu icon
8,857
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 1060
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060 Super

Your hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (12% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.

CPU

+17%vsrecommended

GPU

-46%vsrecommended

CPU

+226%vsminimum

GPU

-12%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 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5600M run Cyberpunk 2077 well?

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5600M will struggle to run Cyberpunk 2077 at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 39 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.

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

Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.

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 Radeon RX 5600M is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.

6How accurate are these Cyberpunk 2077 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 5600M?

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.