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 217 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 157 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 92 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 131% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060 Super) for Cyberpunk 2077. The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is 314% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-12700).
No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 4090 and Ryzen Threadripper 9980X stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $6648. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 217 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.039 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Cyberpunk 2077. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 0/12, and balanced in 12/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 343 FPS.
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU57% - 87% <> GPU44% - 75% <> | CPU60% - 89% <> GPU48% - 82% <> | CPU54% - 86% <> GPU49% - 82% <> | CPU50% - 83% <> GPU51% - 84% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU49% - 85% <> GPU88% - 94% <> | CPU50% - 85% <> GPU91% - 97% <> | CPU45% - 85% <> GPU91% - 97% <> | CPU45% - 84% <> GPU93% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU40% - 65% <> GPU93% - 94% <> | CPU42% - 65% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU35% - 66% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU33% - 61% <> GPU97% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 9980X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 33% and 89% and GPU utilization between 44% and 99%. Ryzen Threadripper 9980X stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 65% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 71% to 51%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-99%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X stays at 47% (33-61%). 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 71% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 66% and GPU 94%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 51% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 67% (49-85%) and GPU 91% (88-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 9980X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 314% above and your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Cyberpunk 2077 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 92 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 131% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 314% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $6648 ($4999 CPU (Rank #383 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.
This setup is already well-balanced for Cyberpunk 2077. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X and GeForce RTX 4090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.
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 Threadripper 9980X 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.
