A mainstream modern family is enough for the official raster target
RTX 5060 · RX 9060 XT 8 GB · Arc B580This is a current purchase-class mapping from the official RTX 2060 Super, RX 5700 XT and Arc A770 row, not a claim of exact equivalence.
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Cyberpunk 2077
Best GPU for Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 cannot be reduced to one GPU recommendation. CD PROJEKT RED publishes six Update 2.0 profiles covering raster, ray tracing and RT Overdrive. Resolution, preset, RT state, memory, processor and storage all change together, and the Overdrive target specifically depends on DLSS Frame Generation.
BUYING INTERPRETATION
Choose the GPU class by the profile you will actually use
Choose 16 GB or a stronger RT family when quality rises
RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB · RTX 5070 · RX 9070The 16 GB mainstream choices add memory margin; RTX 5070 is the more direct path when ray tracing matters. Radeon remains attractive for raster if delivered price is favourable.
RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT for raster entry; RTX 5080 for stronger RT margin
RTX 5070 Ti · RX 9070 XT · RTX 5080The official Overdrive profile names RTX 4080 and requires DLSS Frame Generation. RTX 5080 is the cleaner current high-end interpretation; RTX 5090 is extra headroom, not a requirement for every player.
DLSS ✓
DLSS compatibility status
Supported — confirmed in NVIDIA's catalog
- Multi Frame Generation
- Frame Generation
- Super Resolution
- Ray Reconstruction
- DLAA
PRIMARY SOURCE
Official PC requirements
| Profile | Official target | Official GPU | CPU · RAM | VRAM · storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum raster | 1080p · Low · 30 FPS | GTX 1060 6 GB · RX 580 8 GB · Arc A380 | Core i7-6700 · Ryzen 5 160012 GB | 6 GB70 GB SSD |
| Recommended raster | 1080p · High · 60 FPS | RTX 2060 Super · RX 5700 XT · Arc A770 | Core i7-12700 · Ryzen 7 7800X3D16 GB | 8 GB70 GB SSD |
| Ultra raster | 2160p · Ultra · 60 FPS | RTX 3080 · RX 7900 XTX | Core i9-12900 · Ryzen 9 7900X20 GB | 12 GB70 GB NVMe |
| RT minimum | 1080p · RT Low · 30 FPS | RTX 2060 · RX 6800 XT · Arc A750 | Core i7-9700 · Ryzen 5 560016 GB | 8 GB70 GB SSD |
| RT recommended | 1080p · RT Ultra · 60 FPS | RTX 3080 Ti · RX 7900 XTX | Core i9-12900 · Ryzen 9 7900X20 GB | 12 GB70 GB NVMe |
| RT Overdrive | 2160p · RT Overdrive · 60 FPSOfficial measurement used DLSS Frame Generation; do not read this as native rendering. | RTX 4080 | Core i9-12900 · Ryzen 9 7900X24 GB | 16 GB70 GB NVMe |
Official source checked August 21, 2026CD PROJEKT RED — Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements ↗
Phantom Liberty: separate Ultra raster performance from path tracing
GamersNexus, April 2025 · 1440p · Ultra · RT off. Ryzen 7 9800X3D at 5.4 GHz, DDR5-6000, four passes. Read from the original chart.
| GPU | Average FPS | 1% low FPS |
|---|---|---|
| RTX 5060 Ti 16GB | 68.4 | 60.0 |
| RTX 5070 FE | 88.6 | 75.1 |
The 5070 gains about 30% in average FPS in this workload. If its delivered Canadian price is 50% higher, it is buying additional speed at worse dollars per average frame in this test. That comparison says nothing about Overdrive performance: choose the rendering mode before assigning a budget to it.
Historical external evidence, not a GPUStores test or a forecast for your PC. Driver and game versions are not specified in this chart; a 1% low is not a guaranteed minimum.
Original chart and conditions · Full review and rendering modes
Raster, ray tracing and Frame Generation are different questions
The six-row official table is valuable because it prevents a common buying error: treating one 60 FPS label as if the workload were unchanged. High raster at 1080p, Ultra raster at 4K, RT Ultra and RT Overdrive are different rendering paths. A GPU that is sensible for one profile may be poor value for another.
Keep upscaling and generated frames separate from native rendering when comparing evidence. CD PROJEKT RED explicitly states that the RT Overdrive 4K 60 target was measured with DLSS Frame Generation enabled. Generated frames can improve displayed smoothness, but they do not turn the base render rate or input response into the same thing as native 60 FPS.
VRAM, RAM and storage rise with the official profile
The current official matrix progresses from 6 GB VRAM and 12 GB system memory at minimum to 16 GB VRAM and 24 GB RAM for RT Overdrive. That progression is a useful planning signal. It does not mean capacity alone makes one GPU faster, but it does show why a new card with more memory can be safer for high-resolution textures and heavier RT modes.
All Update 2.0 profiles require SSD storage; the heavier profiles specify NVMe. Keep free space beyond the nominal 70 GB for patches and operating-system needs. The game is both CPU- and GPU-intensive, so the processor listed beside a profile is part of the evidence, not optional context.
WHOLE SYSTEM
The limits that can change the answer
Official profiles scale from Core i7-6700 / Ryzen 5 1600 to Core i9-12900 / Ryzen 9 7900X. Match the whole row.
12 GB at minimum, 16 GB for recommended and RT minimum, 20 GB for Ultra/RT Ultra, 24 GB for Overdrive.
The official requirement grows from 6 GB to 8, 12 and 16 GB. Select capacity for the target profile, not the game name alone.
70 GB SSD throughout; NVMe is named in the 4K Ultra, RT Ultra and RT Overdrive rows.
COMPLETE PC + ACCESSORIESWhich complete PC for Cyberpunk 2077?3 matching references
These PCs contain a GPU family listed above. This identifies matching hardware, not measured FPS: also verify CPU, RAM and settings against the official profile.
Matching GPU family
Skytech Aqua · Core Ultra 9 285K / RX 9070 XT
Radeon RX 9070 XT · 16 GBCatalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
Matching GPU family
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 RTX 5080
GeForce RTX 5080 · 16 GB GDDR7Catalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
Matching GPU family
Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 RTX 5070 Ti
GeForce RTX 5070 TiCatalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
METHOD
Evidence, method and limitations
These buying suggestions are based on published requirements, not GPUStores benchmarks. Game updates and the rest of your PC can change the result.
An unspecified value remains unknown. Confirm delivered price and stock with the retailer before buying.
Our comparison method →Open the official source ↗FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What GPU is enough for Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p High?
The official row names RTX 2060 Super, RX 5700 XT or Arc A770 for 1080p High at 60 FPS. For a new purchase, GPUStores maps that conservatively to the RTX 5060, RX 9060 XT 8 GB or Arc B580 class.
Does RT Overdrive 4K 60 FPS run natively?
The official requirement states that this target was measured with DLSS Frame Generation enabled. It must not be presented as a native-rendering result.
Is 16 GB VRAM necessary for every Cyberpunk 2077 setting?
No. The official profiles range from 6 GB to 16 GB. Sixteen gigabytes belongs to the RT Overdrive profile; choose for your actual resolution and rendering mode.
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