Cyberpunk 2077 PC performance

Can I Run Cyberpunk 2077?

2020 · RPG · Check your PC against the official system requirements below.

Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements

RequirementMinimumRecommended
Processor (CPU)Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Graphics (GPU)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
Memory (RAM)12 GB16 GB
Video memory6 GB8 GB
Storage70 GB70 GB

Source: published system requirements

Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most scalable PC games released in recent years. Night City punishes weak hardware when ray tracing and crowd density are turned up, but the rasterized presets are well optimised after the game’s post-launch patches and the 2.0 overhaul.

On the recommended tier you can expect roughly 60 FPS at 1080p on High without ray tracing. Ray tracing and Path Tracing (the Overdrive mode) are a different class of workload and effectively require an RTX 40-series card plus DLSS frame generation to stay smooth. For most players, leaving ray tracing off and enabling upscaling is the path to a stable frame rate.

Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing?

Basic ray tracing is feasible on an RTX 2060 Super or better with DLSS enabled. Path Tracing (Overdrive) realistically needs an RTX 40-series card with frame generation.

Is an SSD required for Cyberpunk 2077?

An SSD is strongly recommended. The game streams Night City's assets continuously, and a hard drive causes texture pop-in and stutter.

What is the minimum GPU for Cyberpunk 2077?

A GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or Radeon RX 580 8 GB meets the minimum for 1080p Low to Medium.

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